Excellent
#6 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 1% of private schools
Southwest Texas High School
High School · San Marcos, TX
A private high school in San Marcos, TX serving grades 8th – 12th.
2800 HWY AIRPORT BLVD, San Marcos, TX 78666
- 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Southwest Texas High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marcos), 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
$55,478
Median home value
$271,900
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ki Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 3.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Southwest Texas High School is listed in San Marcos, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southwest Texas High School
Southwest Texas High School is a private high school in San Marcos, TX, serving approximately 101 students in grades 8th-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Texas High School
What grades does Southwest Texas High School serve?
Southwest Texas High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Texas High School?
Southwest Texas High School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Texas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Texas High School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southwest Texas High School rank in TX?
Southwest Texas High School ranks #6 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Southwest Texas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Texas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwest Texas High School a private school?
Yes, Southwest Texas High School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southwest Texas High School a religious school?
Southwest Texas High School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Caldwell County
- Phone
- (512) 396-6448
- Area population (ZIP 78666)
- 87,775
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 78666; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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