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San Marcos H S
High School · San Marcos CISD · San Marcos, TX
A San Marcos CISD high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1087, San Marcos, TX 78667
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Marcos H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Marcos H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Advent Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–10 | 5.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Marcos CISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Marcos H S is listed in SAN MARCOS CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Marcos H S
San Marcos H S is a public high school in San Marcos, TX, part of San Marcos CISD, serving approximately 2,494 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,076 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Marcos H S
What grades does San Marcos H S serve?
San Marcos H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend San Marcos H S?
San Marcos H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marcos H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marcos 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 San Marcos H S rank in TX?
San Marcos H S ranks #8,076 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is San Marcos H S's MySchoolScout rating?
San Marcos H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 San Marcos H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Marcos H S has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Marcos H S a charter school?
No, San Marcos H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Marcos H S a Title I school?
No, San Marcos H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Marcos H S?
74.5% of students at San Marcos 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
- 2,494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.4%
- Phone
- (512) 393-6805
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
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 · 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.
- 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
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