Enrollment
1,569
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Alamo Heights H S
Federal NCES profile for Alamo Heights H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480759000045
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamo Heights H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #25 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamo Heights H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Heights H S ranks #25 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Alamo Heights Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480759000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamo Heights H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alamo Heights H S
Alamo Heights H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,569 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Alamo Heights Isd also operates Alamo Heights J H (1,123 students) and Woodridge El (833 students) alongside Alamo Heights H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alamo Heights H S compares
Alamo Heights H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,569
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Alamo Heights H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamo Heights Isd, which includes Alamo Heights H S.
$11,392
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.2%
State 7.1%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alamo Heights H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bexar Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Alamo Heights H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alamo Heights H S
How many students attend Alamo Heights H S?
Alamo Heights H S has 1,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Heights H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Heights H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamo Heights H S?
15.1% of students at Alamo Heights H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamo Heights H S?
The largest demographic group at Alamo Heights H S is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo Heights H S?
Alamo Heights H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamo Heights H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Heights H S ranks #25 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Alamo Heights H S a good school?
Alamo Heights H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alamo Heights Isd?
Besides Alamo Heights H S, Alamo Heights Isd also operates Alamo Heights J H (1,123 students), Woodridge El (833 students), and Cambridge El (806 students). See the Alamo Heights Isd district page for the complete list.
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