- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484092004652
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Southside H S held near 1,747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 109.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 484092004652 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,772 enr · 17.7:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students)
Southside H S held near 1,747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 109.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southside H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southside H S
1,772 students
- Colonel Miguel
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- Julius L Matth 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- Julian C Galla 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- Heritage El 555
Heritage El
555 students
What this shows Southside H S reports 1,772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside H S compares
Southside H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,928
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
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.
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
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,772 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,685 (2022-23) → 1,747 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.