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#2865 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

Hill Country College Prep H S

High School · Comal ISD · Bulverde, TX

A Comal ISD high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3615 MUSTANG VISTA, Bulverde, TX 78163

  • Math 93% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 94% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+49.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.7 pts
Overall Proficiency94% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+28.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness1.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation17.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$9,736
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Hill Country College Prep H S score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency93%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency94%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 94% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2024
Math
93%
ELA
94%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hill Country College Prep 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,167/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bulverde), 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

$133,681

Median home value

$431,100

Median rent

$1,406/mo

College educated

47.7%

Homeownership

95.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78163; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
17.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Bracken Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–122.0 mi373Compare →
Gloria Deo AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1PK–112.9 mi168Compare →
Living Rock AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7PK–122.9 mi148Compare →
Sjrc TexasCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated8–113.9 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Comal ISD

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#23 of 36
District spending per student
$9,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hill Country College Prep H S is listed in COMAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hill Country College Prep H S

Hill Country College Prep H S is a public high school in Bulverde, TX, part of Comal ISD, serving approximately 174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,865 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hill Country College Prep H S

What grades does Hill Country College Prep H S serve?

Hill Country College Prep H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hill Country College Prep H S?

Hill Country College Prep H S has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Country College Prep H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Hill Country College Prep H S is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hill Country College Prep H S rank in TX?

Hill Country College Prep H S ranks #2,865 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hill Country College Prep H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Hill Country College Prep H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hill Country College Prep H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill Country College Prep H S has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Hill Country College Prep H S a charter school?

No, Hill Country College Prep H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hill Country College Prep H S a Title I school?

No, Hill Country College Prep H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill Country College Prep H S?

20.1% of students at Hill Country College Prep 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
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Comal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 78163)
17,455
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
44.5
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 78163; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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