Enrollment
2,190
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484068004617
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South San Antonio H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South San Antonio H S
South San Antonio H S is a high-poverty, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,190 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 54% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.6% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,190 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 32.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South San Antonio Isd also operates Roy Benavidez El (669 students) and Robert C Zamora Middle (655 students) alongside South San Antonio 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 South San Antonio H S compares
South San Antonio 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,874
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South San Antonio Isd, which includes South San Antonio H S.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 43.2%
Federal 32.1%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~2,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is South San Antonio H S a good school?
South San Antonio H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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