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#6187 of 8,552 schools in TX
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
High School · South San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A South San Antonio ISD high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5622 RAY ELLISON BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78242
- Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South San Antonio H S - West Campus score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South San Antonio H S - West Campus 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$48,979
Median home value
$128,500
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Brackenridge College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/sr H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian Academy HybridPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 56 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South San Antonio H S - West Campus is listed in SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South San Antonio H S - West Campus
South San Antonio H S - West Campus is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of South San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 519 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,187 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South San Antonio H S - West Campus
What grades does South San Antonio H S - West Campus serve?
South San Antonio H S - West Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South San Antonio H S - West Campus?
South San Antonio H S - West Campus has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South San Antonio H S - West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at South San Antonio H S - West Campus is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South San Antonio H S - West Campus rank in TX?
South San Antonio H S - West Campus ranks #6,187 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is South San Antonio H S - West Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
South San Antonio H S - West Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 South San Antonio H S - West Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South San Antonio H S - West Campus has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is South San Antonio H S - West Campus a charter school?
No, South San Antonio H S - West Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South San Antonio H S - West Campus a Title I school?
No, South San Antonio H S - West Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South San Antonio H S - West Campus?
92.9% of students at South San Antonio H S - West Campus 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
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (210) 977-7000
- Area population (ZIP 78242)
- 35,976
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 78242; 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
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