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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN ANTONIO ISD·NCES 483873004363

HOUSTON H S

4635 E HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220 · (210) 978-7900 · Bexar County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL800 STUDENTS
Enrollment
800
High
DISTRICT 699 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
57 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
761 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
252
Grade 10
209
Grade 11
166
Grade 12
173
Student demographics
White
152%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
47559%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 54%
Black
27935%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 13%
Asian
81%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
182%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
43855%
Female
36245%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
24.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +12.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
15.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +10.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
25.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.3pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
800
-332 (-29%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 15.3:1
% White
2%
was 2%
% Hispanic
59%
was 58%
% Black
35%
was 38%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HOUSTON H S

HOUSTON H S is one of the medium-sized 9-12 campuss in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, overseen by SAN ANTONIO ISD, with 800 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Within SAN ANTONIO ISD, which oversees 100 schools and 47,623 students, HOUSTON H S is one campus in the system.

Demographically, HOUSTON H S reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 59% of enrollment. Other groups include 35% Black, 2% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, On paper, HOUSTON H S has 57 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting HOUSTON H S tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 95% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Bexar County (around 63%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

With demographic context factored in, HOUSTON H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 32.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 25.0%.

Around the school, census data for Bexar County shows median household income runs about $72,341, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. HOUSTON H S is one of 638 public schools in Bexar County (combined enrollment of about 368,487 students).

The closest other public school is DAVIS MIDDLE, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, HOUSTON H S comes 3rd of 6 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 24.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 29%: 1,132 students in 2018 compared to 800 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Bexar County at a glance

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Population
2,067,341
Census ACS
Median income
$72,341
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
638
368,487 students

Quick facts

School name
HOUSTON H S
District
SAN ANTONIO ISD
Address
4635 E HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220
Phone
(210) 978-7900
County
Bexar County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
800
Teachers (FTE)
57
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
761 (95%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
483873004363
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HOUSTON H S
How many students attend HOUSTON H S?
HOUSTON H S enrolls approximately 800 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does HOUSTON H S serve?
HOUSTON H S serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at HOUSTON H S?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at HOUSTON H S.
What is the student diversity at HOUSTON H S?
Student demographics at HOUSTON H S are roughly 2% White, 59% Hispanic, 35% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is HOUSTON H S in?
HOUSTON H S is part of SAN ANTONIO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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