Highlands H S

Highlands High School serves 1,495 students in grades 9-12 in San Antonio's 78210 neighborhood. With 105 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 14.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,855 out of 8,598 high schools statewide, placing it in the 55th percentile among Texas schools.

This regular public school focuses on serving its diverse student body with room for continued academic growth and development. Located on Elgin Avenue, Highlands High School sits within a working-class community where the median household income is $50,169 and median home values average $142,900. The surrounding neighborhood of 33,413 residents faces some economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 25.2% and 15% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

As a large city school, Highlands High School provides students with the resources and opportunities that come with urban education while serving families in an established San Antonio community. The school's substantial enrollment creates opportunities for diverse programming and peer connections within this vibrant part of Bexar County.