Enrollment
1,772
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Southside H S
Federal NCES profile for Southside H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484092004652
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #75 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside H S ranks #75 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092004652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southside H S
Southside H S is a high-poverty, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,772 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,772 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 611 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 513 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,772 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southside Isd also operates Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students) and Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students) alongside Southside 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 Southside H S compares
Southside 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,772 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,772
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$15,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
308
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 91.9%
White 6.0%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Southside 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 Southside Isd, which includes Southside H S.
$15,173
Per student
+11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 46.0%
Federal 29.4%
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 Southside H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius L Matthey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Losoya Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian C Gallardo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southside H S
How many students attend Southside H S?
Southside H S has 1,772 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside H S is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside H S?
81.5% of students at Southside H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside H S?
The largest demographic group at Southside H S is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside H S?
Southside H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Southside H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside H S ranks #75 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 Southside H S a good school?
Southside H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Southside Isd?
Besides Southside H S, Southside Isd also operates Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students), Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students), and Losoya Middle (607 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.
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