Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can At Highlands 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 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7114 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texans Can At Highlands High School's ranking?
Texans Can At Highlands High School is ranked #7114 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texans Can At Highlands High School?
136 students attend Texans Can At Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Texans Can At Highlands High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can At Highlands High School?
Texans Can At Highlands High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can At Highlands High School offer ?
Texans Can At Highlands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can At Highlands High School part of?
Texans Can At Highlands High School is part of San Antonio ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can At Highlands High School located?
Texans Can At Highlands High School is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.
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