For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,112 students in 78217, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78217, TX is Macarthur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78217 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78217, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78217 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macarthur High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78217, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2923 Macarthur View
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Creative Education
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central Bldg2
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0740
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0740
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebased Comp Education
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0750
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0750
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
North East J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-7000
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
78217, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Intervention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Center School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central Bldg A
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Children's Intervention Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2569 North East Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Homebound (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8961 Tesoro Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0185
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0185
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78217, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78217, TX include Macarthur High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78217?
4 public high schools are located in 78217.
What is the racial composition of students in 78217?
78217 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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