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Top 5 Best 78221 Texas Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,129 students in 78221, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78221, TX are Idea South Flores College Preparatory, Southside High School and Mccollum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78221 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78221, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78221 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea South Flores College Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78221, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea South Flores College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6919 S Flores
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 239-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19190 Us 281 S 2
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #33.
Mccollum High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Formosa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 S Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
Grades: 3-12
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Jewel C Wietzel Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9131 Yett Bldg 4
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3280
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: #66.
Frank M Tejeda Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 S E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1604
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78221 Texas

78221, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bexar County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
Losoya Middle School (Closed 2021)
1610 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1602
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Trinity Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 78221, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78221, TX include Idea South Flores College Preparatory, Southside High School and Mccollum High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78221?
7 public high schools are located in 78221.
What is the racial composition of students in 78221?
78221 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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