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#7592 of 8,552 schools in TX

Lanier H S

High School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX

A San Antonio ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1514 W CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78207

  • Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation25.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,971
Chronic Absenteeism64.2%

Students at Lanier H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lanier 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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

$30,655

Median home value

$93,200

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

5.5%

Homeownership

42.9%

Poverty rate

42.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·36 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
Cooper Academy at NavarroEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.8 mi317Compare →
Estrada Achievement CtrEnrollment path unverified5.56–120.8 mi176Compare →
Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + DesignCharter · enrollment unverified5.39–120.8 mi75Compare →
Kipp University Prep H SCharter · enrollment unverified5.69–121.1 mi734Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

San Antonio ISD

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#55 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

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

About Lanier H S

Lanier H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 1,612 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,592 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lanier H S

What grades does Lanier H S serve?

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

How many students attend Lanier H S?

Lanier H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,612 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lanier H S is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lanier H S rank in TX?

Lanier H S ranks #7,592 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lanier H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Lanier H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lanier H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanier H S has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lanier H S a charter school?

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

Is Lanier H S a Title I school?

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

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

96.3% of students at Lanier 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
1,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.2%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 78207)
54,128
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
32.7
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 78207; 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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