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#4654 of 8,552 schools in TX
Laurel Ridge
High School · University of Texas University Charter School · San Antonio, TX
An University of Texas University Charter School charter high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17720 CORPORATE WOODS DR, San Antonio, TX 78259
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Laurel Ridge score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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).
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Where Laurel Ridge 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$109,429
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Northern OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,466 | Compare → |
| Madison H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 2,703 | Compare → |
| Reagan H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 3,409 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 121 | Compare → |
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.
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.
University of Texas University Charter School
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,216NCES 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.
Laurel Ridge is listed in UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Ridge
Laurel Ridge is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of University of Texas University Charter School, serving approximately 39 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,654 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Ridge
What grades does Laurel Ridge serve?
Laurel Ridge serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Laurel Ridge?
Laurel Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Ridge rank in TX?
Laurel Ridge ranks #4,654 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Laurel Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Ridge has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laurel Ridge a charter school?
Yes, Laurel Ridge is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Laurel Ridge a Title I school?
No, Laurel Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 491-9400
- Area population (ZIP 78259)
- 26,931
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 78259; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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