Enrollment
8
Middle
DISTRICT 903 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHSIDE ISD·NCES 483312007185
Second Chance Academy
8661 SILENT SUNRISE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78250 · (210) 397-1000 · Bexar County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 50% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Second Chance Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bexar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #1,729 of 1,749 | #99 of 100 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0.5 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 3.1 | 2.9:1 | 78% (7) |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 10 | 1.2:1 | 75% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 30 | 10 | 3.0:1 | 83% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 46 | 11 | 4.2:1 | 87% (40) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Second Chance Academy.
About Second Chance Academy
In SAN ANTONIO, Texas, part of Bexar County, Second Chance Academy is a middle school. A total of 8 students attend the school, which covers grades 6 through 8. The average for middle schools in Texas is about 643 students, so this school is 99% smaller than average.
Second Chance Academy is one of the 127 schools that make up NORTHSIDE ISD (100,208 students in total).
Hispanic students are the largest group at Second Chance Academy, with 50% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 25% Black, 13% White, and 13% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 10 points below the 60% share among Bexar County residents.
At Second Chance Academy, 0.5 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 16.0:1. That ratio is over the 14.4:1 average for middle schools in Texas.
In Bexar County (population about 2,067,341), median household income is about $72,341, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. A total of 638 public schools operate in Bexar County, serving about 368,487 students.
The nearest public school is Connally Middle School, at less than a tenth of a mile. Second Chance Academy has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Second Chance Academy is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels City: Large.
Community posts for Second Chance Academy can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Bexar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in NORTHSIDE ISD
- Brennan High SchoolHigh · 2,965 students
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 2,778 students
- Clark High SchoolHigh · 2,750 students
- Taft High SchoolHigh · 2,670 students
- Brandeis High SchoolHigh · 2,657 students
- Marshall High SchoolHigh · 2,634 students
Other schools in SAN ANTONIO
- Reagan High SchoolHigh · 3,403 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 3,362 students
- Johnson High SchoolHigh · 3,196 students
- Brennan High SchoolHigh · 2,965 students
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 2,778 students
- Clark High SchoolHigh · 2,750 students
Other Second Chance Academy schools
One other US public school is named Second Chance Academy. Second Chance Academy is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Second Chance AcademyOwingsville, KY · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Connally Middle School0.0 mi · 692
- Elrod Elementary School0.6 mi · 318
- Fernandez Elementary School0.9 mi · 416
- Carson Elementary School1.0 mi · 488
- Timberwilde Elementary School1.2 mi · 439
- Stevenson Middle School1.4 mi · 779
Frequently asked questions
About Second Chance AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Second Chance Academy?
Second Chance Academy enrolls approximately 8 students in grades 06-08.
Is Second Chance Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Second Chance Academy is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Second Chance Academy is approximately 16.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Second Chance Academy?
At Second Chance Academy, the student body is approximately 13% White, 50% Hispanic, 25% Black, 13% Two or more.
What district is Second Chance Academy in?
Second Chance Academy is part of NORTHSIDE ISD.
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