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#3972 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 46% in state

Clark H S

High School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX

A Northside ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5150 DE ZAVALA RD, San Antonio, TX 78249

  • Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation34.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$10,632
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Clark H S score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clark H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,851

Median home value

$284,200

Median rent

$1,475/mo

College educated

51.5%

Homeownership

51.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chavez Excel AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6120.8 mi48Compare →
Basis San Antonio- Shavano CampusCharter · enrollment unverified7.76–121.0 mi1,038Compare →
Great Hearts Forest HeightsCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–101.6 mi1,230Compare →
Cornerstone Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–123.0 mi1,548Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northside ISD

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#26 of 122
District spending per student
$10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark H S is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark H S

Clark H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 2,746 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,972 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark H S

What grades does Clark H S serve?

Clark H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clark H S?

Clark H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark H S rank in TX?

Clark H S ranks #3,972 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Clark H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clark H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark H S has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clark H S a charter school?

No, Clark H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark H S a Title I school?

No, Clark H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark H S?

37.7% of students at Clark H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
161
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 78249)
61,772
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
28.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78249; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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