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#7256 of 8,552 schools in TX

Edison H S

High School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX

A San Antonio ISD high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 SANTA MONICA ST, San Antonio, TX 78212

  • Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation25.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,971
Chronic Absenteeism58.1%

Students at Edison H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

90.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Edison 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$60,222

Median home value

$299,400

Median rent

$1,084/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

47.3%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·40 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
Rise Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–120.4 mi23Compare →
Legacy Traditional- Basse SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified4.36–121.2 mi196Compare →
St Anthony Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private9–121.2 mi266Compare →
Great Hearts Monte Vista NorthCharter · enrollment unverified8.56–121.4 mi423Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

San Antonio ISD

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#50 of 94
District spending per student
$13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edison H S is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edison H S

Edison H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 1,373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,256 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edison H S

What grades does Edison H S serve?

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

How many students attend Edison H S?

Edison H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,373 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Edison H S is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edison H S rank in TX?

Edison H S ranks #7,256 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Edison H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Edison H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Edison H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison H S has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Edison H S a charter school?

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

Is Edison H S a Title I school?

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

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

90.1% of students at Edison 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
1,373
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 78212)
26,670
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
40
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 78212; 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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