Great Hearts Western Hills

Summary:

Great Hearts Western Hills is a public charter school in San Antonio, Texas that serves grades K-10 with an enrollment of 1,056 students. This high-performing school is part of the Great Hearts Texas district, which is ranked 179 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Great Hearts Western Hills generally outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR standardized tests, especially in reading. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.59% of 7th graders are projected to be proficient or better in reading, compared to 69.9% for the Great Hearts Texas district and 52.08% for the state. The school also has a 0% dropout rate, an impressive achievement. While Great Hearts Western Hills has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (36.15% to 45.55%), it spends between $8,367 and $8,955 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby Jubilee Academies charter schools.

Compared to other nearby charter schools like Somerset Academy Collegiate, Advanced Learning Academy, and Compass Rose Ingenuity, Great Hearts Western Hills stands out with its higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and more favorable student-teacher ratios. It also outperforms nearby Northside Independent School District (ISD) schools in these areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

 8702 Ingram Rd
       San Antonio, TX  78245


(210) 888-9488

District: Great Hearts Texas

SchoolDigger Rank:
2648th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,955 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  1,056

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.2%
White:
19.6%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Compare Details Great Hearts Western Hills ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Great Hearts Western Hills ranks better than 68.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.23. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.2%), White (19.6%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Great Hearts Texas School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Hearts Western Hills is 21.5, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Great Hearts Texas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Hearts Western Hills is $8,955, which is the 2nd highest among 4 alternative schools in the Great Hearts Texas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Great Hearts Western Hills was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Great Hearts Western Hills 751st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Great Hearts Western Hills in the ranking list.)

Great Hearts Texas:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Hearts Texas 179th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Hearts Western Hills

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.56 2059th 4578 55.0%
2022 57.18 1738th 4581 62.1%
2023 46.33 2398th 4647 48.4%
2024 42.93 2648th 4675 43.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.36 2056th 3446 40.3%
2022 50.62 1609th 3487 53.9%
2023 36.39 2450th 3556 31.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.37 3014th 3799 20.7%
2022 34.13 2718th 3952 31.2%
2023 39.71 2330th 4086 43.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.38 2434th 4451 45.3%
2022 59.41 1509th 4477 66.3%
2023 54.92 1841st 4521 59.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.50 2268th 4499 49.6%
2022 53.52 1935th 4561 57.6%
2023 46.82 2365th 4588 48.5%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.42 2153rd 4331 50.3%
2022 65.22 1097th 4461 75.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.03 1823rd 4498 59.5%
2022 59.31 1635th 4563 64.2%
2023 46.64 2351st 4585 48.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.67 767th 967 20.7%
2022 48.20 593rd 957 38.0%
2023 51.89 574th 1015 43.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.14 1105th 2444 54.8%
2022 53.90 950th 2421 60.8%
2023 77.93 319th 2443 86.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.34 2220th 4329 48.7%
2022 57.68 1599th 4376 63.5%
2023 42.89 2573rd 4401 41.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.85 1142nd 3082 62.9%
2022 54.40 1400th 3082 54.6%
2023 42.47 1929th 3106 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Great Hearts Western Hills

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Rank History for all middle school students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.22 470th 2252 79.1%
2022 57.56 792nd 2254 64.9%
2023 56.30 895th 2330 61.6%
2024 61.23 751st 2361 68.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.45 1065th 1643 35.2%
2023 52.50 659th 1720 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.05 400th 1815 78.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.81 238th 2172 89.0%
2022 41.30 1291st 2220 41.8%
2023 57.48 779th 2251 65.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.63 602nd 2151 72.0%
2022 52.81 937th 2221 57.8%
2023 54.21 915th 2241 59.2%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.53 1334th 2182 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.28 372nd 2168 82.8%
2022 61.86 679th 2228 69.5%
2023 58.10 810th 2245 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.88 411th 1251 67.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.71 274th 2043 86.6%
2022 57.45 709th 2077 65.9%
2023 59.95 672nd 2116 68.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Great Hearts Western Hills

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.70 248th 1700 85.4%
2022 67.09 452nd 1723 73.8%
2023 49.61 873rd 1749 50.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Great Hearts Western Hills

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 171 33 28 358 1 0 1 0 592
2020 162 47 35 458 2 0 1 0 705
2021 169 47 47 538 3 0 12 0 816
2022 184 38 42 605 2 0 17 0 888
2023 207 42 47 731 3 6 20 0 1056

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Great Hearts Western Hills

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 592 27.4 21.6 30.6
2020 705 24.2 29.0 33.5
2021 816 35.1 23.1 36.2
2022 888 49.3 17.9 37.4
2023 1056 49.0 21.5 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Great Hearts Western Hills

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 592 27.4 21.6 30.6
2020 705 24.2 29.0 33.5
2021 816 35.1 23.1 36.2
2022 888 49.3 17.9 37.4
2023 1056 49.0 21.5 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Hearts Western Hills

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (4.0%) $8,032 (96.0%) $8,367
2020 $628 (7.2%) $8,110 (92.8%) $8,738
2021 $655 (7.3%) $8,300 (92.7%) $8,955

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Hearts Western Hills

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5921056
 78.4%
African American3342
 27.3%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian2847
 67.9%
Hispanic358731
 104.2%
Pacific Islander06
White171207
 21.1%
Two or More Races120
 1900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%45.5%
 15%


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Students at Great Hearts Western Hills are 69% Hispanic, 20% White, 4% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,056 students attended Great Hearts Western Hills.

Great Hearts Western Hills ranks 2648th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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