Southside H S

Southside H S serves 1,747 students in grades 9-12 in San Antonio's 78221 zip code, operating as a sizable public high school with a student-teacher ratio of 16.0:1 and 109 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently ranks #6325 out of 8598 high schools statewide, placing it in the 26th percentile among Texas schools, with room for academic growth as the community continues to develop educational opportunities for its students. The school draws from a diverse working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $57,209 and median home values average $138,900, making it an affordable area for families.

With 18.3% of residents living below the poverty line and 10% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, Southside H S serves a community where educational advancement represents significant opportunity for students and their families. The school's substantial enrollment of nearly 1,750 students creates a comprehensive high school environment with the potential for varied course offerings and extracurricular activities typical of larger institutions. Located in a rural setting near town along US 281 South, Southside H S sits in a growing area of San Antonio that balances suburban accessibility with a more spacious, less congested educational environment.

Located in a rural area, Southside H S may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.