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East Central H S

High School · East Central ISD · San Antonio, TX

An East Central ISD high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7173 FM 1628, San Antonio, TX 78263

  • Math 8% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-35.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation18.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$10,989
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at East Central H S score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Central 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$81,793

Median home value

$312,600

Median rent

$1,142/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·44 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
East Central Cast Lead H SCharter · enrollment unverified4.58–120.1 mi222Compare →
Bexar Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–12Not available5Compare →
Bexar County Lrn CtrEnrollment path unverified3.18–12Not available45Compare →
Restorative and Transition CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–12Not available34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

East Central ISD

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$10,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Central H S is listed in EAST CENTRAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Central H S

East Central H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of East Central ISD, serving approximately 3,295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,178 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Central H S

What grades does East Central H S serve?

East Central H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Central H S?

East Central H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central H S?

The student-teacher ratio at East Central H S is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Central H S rank in TX?

East Central H S ranks #8,178 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is East Central H S's MySchoolScout rating?

East Central H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 East Central H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central H S has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Central H S a charter school?

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

Is East Central H S a Title I school?

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

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

62.8% of students at East Central 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
3,295
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
183
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 78263)
4,514
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
41.6
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 78263; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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