East Central High School

7173 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 3,252 students in grades 9-12, East Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Central High School's student population of 3,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 185 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
185 teachers
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School Rankings

East Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Central High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7847 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
76%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of East Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Central High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Central High School's ranking?
East Central High School is ranked #7847 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Central High School?
The graduation rate of East Central High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Central High School?
3,252 students attend East Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East Central High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central High School?
East Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Central High School offer ?
East Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Central High School part of?
East Central High School is part of East Central Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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