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#7253 of 8,552 schools in TX

Poteet H S

High School · Poteet ISD · Poteet, TX

A Poteet ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 138, Poteet, TX 78065

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,421
Chronic Absenteeism56.2%

Students at Poteet H S score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

70.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Poteet 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,799/100K

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

$63,653

Median home value

$136,400

Median rent

$959/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

1 in POTEET ISD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atascosa Co Juvenile UnitEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–9Not available2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Poteet ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Poteet H S is listed in POTEET ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Poteet H S

Poteet H S is a public high school in Poteet, TX, part of Poteet ISD, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,253 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Poteet H S

What grades does Poteet H S serve?

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

How many students attend Poteet H S?

Poteet H S has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Poteet H S is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poteet H S rank in TX?

Poteet H S ranks #7,253 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Poteet H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Poteet H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Poteet H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poteet H S has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Poteet H S a charter school?

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

Is Poteet H S a Title I school?

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

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

70.6% of students at Poteet 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
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Atascosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 78065)
11,835
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
35.7
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 78065; 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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