Enrollment
2,627
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Sotomayor H S
Federal NCES profile for Sotomayor H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483312013905
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sotomayor H S earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #79 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sotomayor H S has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sotomayor H S ranks #79 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312013905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sotomayor H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sotomayor H S
Sotomayor H S is a large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,627 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 80% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.2% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Northside Isd spends $10,615 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students) and Harlan H S (2,778 students) alongside Sotomayor 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 Sotomayor H S compares
Sotomayor 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,627 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,627
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,615
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.
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 64.8%
White 17.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Sotomayor H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northside Isd, which includes Sotomayor H S.
$10,615
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 21.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Sotomayor H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sotomayor H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sotomayor H S
How many students attend Sotomayor H S?
Sotomayor H S has 2,627 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sotomayor H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sotomayor H S is 26.5:1, which is 80% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sotomayor H S?
29.2% of students at Sotomayor H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sotomayor H S?
The largest demographic group at Sotomayor H S is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sotomayor H S?
Sotomayor H S has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sotomayor H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sotomayor H S ranks #79 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 Sotomayor H S a good school?
Sotomayor H S earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Sotomayor H S, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.
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