- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Highlands H S
Federal NCES profile for Highlands H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483873004360
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands H S ranks #21 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
Highlands H S shrank from 1,651 students in 2022-23 to 1,495 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 109.4 → 105.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 483873004360 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,478 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Highlands H S shrank from 1,651 students in 2022-23 to 1,495 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 109.4 → 105.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highlands H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- This school
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- Edison H S
Edison H S
1,360 students
What this shows Highlands H S reports 1,478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands H S compares
Highlands H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,478
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,971
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 343 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
African American 7.0%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Highlands H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlands H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands H S
How many students attend Highlands H S?
Highlands H S has 1,478 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,651 (2022-23) → 1,495 (2023-24), down 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands H S is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Highlands H S?
89.6% of students at Highlands H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands H S?
The largest demographic group at Highlands H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands H S?
Highlands H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highlands H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands H S ranks #21 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 San Antonio Isd?
Besides Highlands H S, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.