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Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)

High School · Harmony Public Schools - South Texas · San Antonio, TX

A Harmony Public Schools - South Texas charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

Charter

8505 LAKESIDE PKWY, San Antonio, TX 78245

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,779
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

Students at Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$87,890

Median home value

$241,500

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Idea Mays College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–120.6 mi748Compare →
Great Hearts Western HillsCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–100.9 mi1,233Compare →
Alternative H SEnrollment path unverified3.29–121.0 mi145Compare →
Jay H SEnrollment path unverified3.79–121.2 mi2,102Compare →

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.

Harmony Public Schools - South Texas

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$12,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) is listed in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)

Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, serving approximately 565 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,661 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)

What grades does Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) serve?

Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)?

Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) rank in TX?

Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) ranks #4,661 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) a charter school?

Yes, Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) a Title I school?

No, Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)?

70.8% of students at Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 78245)
91,388
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
32
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 78245; 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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