- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480759000045
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Alamo Heights H S held near 1,537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 120.2 → 120.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-69 students YoY 480759000045 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,569 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamo Heights J H (1,123 students)
Alamo Heights H S held near 1,537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount). Teacher FTE held 120.2 → 120.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alamo Heights H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alamo Heights H S
1,569 students
- Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights J H
1,123 students
- Woodridge El
Woodridge El
833 students
- Cambridge El
Cambridge El
806 students
- Howard El 418
Howard El
418 students
- Bexar Co J J a 2
Bexar Co J J a E P
2 students
What this shows Alamo Heights H S reports 1,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamo Heights H S compares
Alamo Heights H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Alamo Heights Isd reports $12,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,606 (2022-23) → 1,537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-69).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.