- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
South San Antonio H S
Federal NCES profile for South San Antonio H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484068004617
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South San Antonio H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #60 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South San Antonio H S has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South San Antonio H S ranks #60 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068004617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-120 students YoY
South San Antonio H S shrank from 1,786 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 94.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-120 students YoY 484068004617 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,190 enr · 22.6:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Roy Benavidez El (669 students)
South San Antonio H S shrank from 1,786 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 94.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South San Antonio H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South San Antonio H S
2,190 students
- Roy Benavidez 669
Roy Benavidez El
669 students
- Robert C Zamor 655
Robert C Zamora Middle
655 students
- Palo Alto El 528
Palo Alto El
528 students
- South San Anto 521
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
521 students
- Miguel Carrill 501
Miguel Carrillo Jr El
501 students
What this shows South San Antonio H S reports 2,190 students on the CCD universe file.
How South San Antonio H S compares
South San Antonio 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,190 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,190
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,023
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
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, South San Antonio H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South San Antonio Isd reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South San Antonio H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Benavidez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert C Zamora Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Alto El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Carrillo Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South San Antonio H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South San Antonio H S
How many students attend South San Antonio H S?
South San Antonio H S has 2,190 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,786 (2022-23) → 1,666 (2023-24), down 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South San Antonio H S?
The student-teacher ratio at South San Antonio H S is 22.6:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South San Antonio H S?
92.6% of students at South San Antonio H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South San Antonio H S?
The largest demographic group at South San Antonio H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South San Antonio H S?
South San Antonio H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 South San Antonio H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, South San Antonio H S ranks #60 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 South San Antonio Isd?
Besides South San Antonio H S, South San Antonio Isd also operates Roy Benavidez El (669 students), Robert C Zamora Middle (655 students), and Palo Alto El (528 students). See the South San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.