How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Life School | School of Science and Technology Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Red Oak, Texas | San Antonio, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 5,498 | 5,644 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Life School | School of Science and Technology Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,430 | $11,913 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 13.5% |
| State Revenue | 80.8% | 84.3% |
| Local Revenue | 1.5% | 2.3% |
Life School
Federal State Local
School of Science and Technology Discovery
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Life School | School of Science and Technology Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| African American | 42.2% | 22.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.6% | 59.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 56.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Life School | School of Science and Technology Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 472.4:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.7% | 16.9% |
School Types
Life School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
School of Science and Technology Discovery
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.