Enrollment
2,546
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Stevens H S
Federal NCES profile for Stevens H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483312010437
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevens H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #26 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevens H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens H S ranks #26 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312010437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
165.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevens H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevens H S
Stevens H S is a higher-need, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,546 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Northside Isd spends $10,615 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 549 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students) and Harlan H S (2,778 students) alongside Stevens 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 Stevens H S compares
Stevens 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,546 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,546
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,615
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 299 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 80.5%
White 9.3%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Stevens H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northside Isd, which includes Stevens H S.
$10,615
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 21.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Stevens H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevens H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevens H S
How many students attend Stevens H S?
Stevens H S has 2,546 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevens H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevens H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevens H S?
63.8% of students at Stevens H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevens H S?
The largest demographic group at Stevens H S is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevens H S?
Stevens H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stevens H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens H S ranks #26 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 Stevens H S a good school?
Stevens H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Stevens H S, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.
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