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Highlands High School

San Antonio ISD · Bexar County · 3118 ELGIN AVE, San Antonio, TX 78210

(210)438-6800

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1/10
#1177
Rank 1177 out of 1,276
English Language Arts2/10 · #1185 · 14th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1160 · 9th percentile
Science1/10 · #1136 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Highlands High School sits in the heart of the East Side of San Antonio, a historically rich neighborhood with deep roots in the city's culture and identity. The school serves a tight-knit community where families are invested in keeping local traditions alive, and students here are part of a broader story about resilience and pride in their corner of San Antonio. Families drawn to community connection over suburban polish, and who want their kids to grow up with a real sense of where they come from, will find that Highlands carries that spirit genuinely.

Student Demographics

1,033 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
931 (90%)
African American
78 (8%)
Other
24 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners243 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged960 (93%)
Students with Disabilities205 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,492
Enrollment
105.5
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

75.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
19.3%
AP Participation
of students
319
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #427 · 73rd percentile

93 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found