Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Santa Anna Secondary ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Anna Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Anna Secondary's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Anna Secondary 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 Santa Anna Secondary is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
69%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Anna Secondary's ranking?
Santa Anna Secondary is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Anna Secondary?
The graduation rate of Santa Anna Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Santa Anna Secondary?
115 students attend Santa Anna Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Santa Anna Secondary students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Anna Secondary?
Santa Anna Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Anna Secondary offer ?
Santa Anna Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Santa Anna Secondary part of?
Santa Anna Secondary is part of Santa Anna Independent School District.
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