Serving 17 students in grades 8-12, Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School?
The graduation rate of Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School?
17 students attend Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School?
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School offer ?
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School part of?
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives/the Bridge High School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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