Serving 2,700 students in grades 9-12, Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Byron P Steele Ii High School's student population of 2,700 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron P Steele Ii High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron P Steele Ii High School's ranking?
Byron P Steele Ii High School is ranked #1669 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Byron P Steele Ii High School often compared to?
Byron P Steele Ii High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel Clemens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron P Steele Ii High School?
The graduation rate of Byron P Steele Ii High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Byron P Steele Ii High School?
2,700 students attend Byron P Steele Ii High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Byron P Steele Ii High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron P Steele Ii High School?
Byron P Steele Ii High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron P Steele Ii High School offer ?
Byron P Steele Ii High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron P Steele Ii High School part of?
Byron P Steele Ii High School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.
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