Great Hearts Forest Heights

5538 Research Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,050 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 1,050 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Great Hearts Forest Heights's student population of 1,050 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
1,050 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Forest Heights is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2575 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Great Hearts Forest Heights, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great Hearts Forest Heights 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.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great Hearts Forest Heights 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.
20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Great Hearts Forest Heights 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
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Great Hearts Forest Heights and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Great Hearts Forest Heights and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Great Hearts Forest Heights and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Great Hearts Forest Heights and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Great Hearts Forest Heights 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 Great Hearts Forest Heights 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 Great Hearts Forest Heights.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Great Hearts Forest Heights and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Great Hearts Forest Heights 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Hearts Forest Heights 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 Great Hearts Forest Heights's ranking?
Great Hearts Forest Heights is ranked #2575 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Great Hearts Forest Heights often compared to?
Great Hearts Forest Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, Somerset Academy Oaks by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Great Hearts Forest Heights?
1,050 students attend Great Hearts Forest Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Great Hearts Forest Heights students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Hearts Forest Heights?
Great Hearts Forest Heights has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Hearts Forest Heights offer ?
Great Hearts Forest Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Great Hearts Forest Heights part of?
Great Hearts Forest Heights is part of Great Hearts Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Forest Heights located?
Great Hearts Forest Heights is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northwest Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 1,050 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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