Enrollment
2,616
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Madison H S
Federal NCES profile for Madison H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483294003647
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #51 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison H S ranks #51 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294003647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
167.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison H S
Madison H S is a large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,616 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Johnson H S (3,196 students) alongside Madison 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 Madison H S compares
Madison 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,616 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,616
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$10,753
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 19.7%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Madison H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Madison H S.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Madison H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy of Educational Excellence H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison H S
How many students attend Madison H S?
Madison H S has 2,616 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison H S?
44.2% of students at Madison H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison H S?
The largest demographic group at Madison H S is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison H S?
Madison H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Madison H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison H S ranks #51 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 Madison H S a good school?
Madison H S earns 51/100 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 North East Isd?
Besides Madison H S, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Roosevelt H S (2,431 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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