Enrollment
615
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Sst Sa College Prep H S
Federal NCES profile for Sst Sa College Prep H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480025810423Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Sa College Prep H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #25 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Sa College Prep H S has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Sa College Prep H S ranks #25 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology · Texas
NCES ID 480025810423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sst Sa College Prep H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sst Sa College Prep H S
Sst Sa College Prep H S is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 615 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,095 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #96, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
School of Science and Technology also operates Sst Champions (1,660 students) and Sst Schertz (895 students) alongside Sst Sa College Prep 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 Sst Sa College Prep H S compares
Sst Sa College Prep 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,072
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 58.5%
White 25.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Sst Sa College Prep H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School of Science and Technology, which includes Sst Sa College Prep H S.
$11,072
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 82.6%
Federal 14.9%
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 Sa College Prep H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Champions | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Schertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Alamo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Spring | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst the Woodlands | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Sa College Prep H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 37.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sst Sa College Prep H S
How many students attend Sst Sa College Prep H S?
Sst Sa College Prep H S has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Sa College Prep H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Sa College Prep H S is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Sa College Prep H S?
38.2% of students at Sst Sa College Prep H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Sa College Prep H S?
The largest demographic group at Sst Sa College Prep H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Sa College Prep H S?
Sst Sa College Prep H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Sa College Prep H S rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Sa College Prep H S ranks #25 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 Sa College Prep H S a good school?
Sst Sa College Prep H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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?
Besides Sst Sa College Prep H S, School of Science and Technology also operates Sst Champions (1,660 students), Sst Schertz (895 students), and Sst Alamo (848 students). See the School of Science and Technology district page for the complete list.
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