Enrollment
675
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Sst Hill Country
Federal NCES profile for Sst Hill Country, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140013931Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Hill Country earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Hill Country has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Hill Country ranks #9 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140013931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sst Hill Country compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sst Hill Country
Sst Hill Country is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 675 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding School of Science and Technology Discovery spends $10,485 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students) and Sst Sugarland (739 students) alongside Sst Hill Country.
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 Sst Hill Country compares
Sst Hill Country on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,485
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 70.2%
White 14.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Sst Hill Country is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School of Science and Technology Discovery, which includes Sst Hill Country.
$10,485
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 84.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 Sst Hill Country Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Corpus Christi | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Sugarland | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Discovery | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Hill Country's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sst Hill Country
How many students attend Sst Hill Country?
Sst Hill Country has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Hill Country?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Hill Country is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst Hill Country?
37.0% of students at Sst Hill Country are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Hill Country?
The largest demographic group at Sst Hill Country is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Hill Country?
Sst Hill Country has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sst Hill Country rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Hill Country ranks #9 of 327 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 schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Sst Hill Country a good school?
Sst Hill Country earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. 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 School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Hill Country, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students), Sst Sugarland (739 students), and Sst Northwest (661 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.
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