- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Sst Hill Country shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 480140013931 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
675 enr · 11.8:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students)
Sst Hill Country shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Hill Country in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Corpus Chr
Sst Corpus Christi
2,343 students
- Sst Sugarland 739
Sst Sugarland
739 students
- This school 675
Sst Hill Country
675 students
- Sst Northwest 661
Sst Northwest
661 students
- Sst Advancemen 646
Sst Advancement
646 students
- Sst Discovery 508
Sst Discovery
508 students
What this shows Sst Hill Country reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Hill Country compares
Sst Hill Country 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,913
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
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.
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
District finance for School of Science and Technology Discovery reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~675 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 80.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.