Alamo Heights High School

Summary:

Alamo Heights High School is a public high school serving 1,606 students in grades 9-12 in the affluent Alamo Heights community of San Antonio, Texas. This consistently high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with impressive academic achievements, low dropout rates, and strong performance across diverse student subgroups.

Alamo Heights High School's academic excellence is evident in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 276 out of 1,987 schools in Texas for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students excel on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to state and district averages in subjects like Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.3% to 97.7% over the past five years, well above the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Alamo Heights High School stands out as a top-performing institution. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has a significant Hispanic and Asian student population, and the school's performance across racial subgroups is generally strong, indicating a commitment to equity and inclusion. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (17.31% in 2022-2023) suggests that it may not be as socioeconomically diverse as some other schools in the area, which could have implications for its approach to supporting students from lower-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6900 Broadway St
       San Antonio, TX  78209-3799


(210) 820-8850

District: Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,102 Help


Feeder schools for Alamo Heights High School:

Elementary:    Cambridge Elementary
    Howard Elementary
    Woodridge Elementary
Middle:    Alamo Heights J H

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  1,537

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
39.9%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alamo Heights High School ranks better than 86.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alamo Heights High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: White (53.5%), Hispanic (39.9%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alamo Heights High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alamo Heights High School is $10,102.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alamo Heights High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamo Heights High School 276th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Alamo Heights High School in the ranking list.)

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Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd) 53rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alamo Heights High School

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Rank History for all students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.88 87th 1427 93.9%
2005 84.64 63rd 1429 95.6%
2006 81.44 109th 1430 92.4%
2007 83.77 75th 1497 95.0%
2008 80.64 130th 1510 91.4%
2009 76.84 192nd 1539 87.5%
2010 76.13 173rd 1568 89.0%
2011 76.66 171st 1672 89.8%
2012 69.39 296th 1603 81.5%
2013 77.29 183rd 1652 88.9%
2014 77.25 196th 1734 88.7%
2015 75.94 217th 1743 87.6%
2016 71.41 337th 1762 80.9%
2017 75.57 250th 1777 85.9%
2018 71.87 312th 1797 82.6%
2019 70.48 357th 1857 80.8%
2021 79.16 233rd 1861 87.5%
2022 74.34 294th 1876 84.3%
2023 76.63 276th 1961 85.9%
2024 76.82 276th 1987 86.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.08 289th 604 52.2%
2022 82.25 77th 664 88.4%
2023 94.86 4th 677 99.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.27 353rd 1113 68.3%
2019 41.55 535th 1136 52.9%
2021 48.35 455th 1195 61.9%
2022 25.03 977th 1278 23.6%
2023 42.40 630th 1371 54.0%
2024 53.67 426th 1435 70.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.68 398th 1347 70.5%
2019 55.74 414th 1357 69.5%
2021 80.97 122nd 1382 91.2%
2022 56.79 415th 1418 70.7%
2023 58.51 412th 1478 72.1%
2024 50.80 605th 1547 60.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 1243rd 1794 30.7%
2019 40.14 1093rd 1818 39.9%
2021 47.54 880th 1848 52.4%
2022 35.39 1206th 1847 34.7%
2023 46.77 899th 1897 52.6%
2024 51.22 719th 1883 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.72 358th 1781 79.9%
2019 69.35 412th 1798 77.1%
2021 80.20 193rd 1815 89.4%
2022 72.67 328th 1841 82.2%
2023 76.40 258th 1891 86.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 390th 1137 65.7%
2019 8.53 1106th 1145 3.4%
2021 70.85 368th 1177 68.7%
2022 69.88 346th 1172 70.5%
2023 69.13 388th 1182 67.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.81 750th 1784 58.0%
2019 82.89 137th 1810 92.4%
2021 55.89 587th 1829 67.9%
2022 59.63 450th 1837 75.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.28 372nd 1803 79.4%
2019 68.98 380th 1824 79.2%
2021 76.18 266th 1840 85.5%
2022 73.72 300th 1853 83.8%
2023 74.92 294th 1913 84.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 317th 486 34.8%
2019 34.23 371st 487 23.8%
2021 53.53 246th 488 49.6%
2022 51.55 273rd 507 46.2%
2023 75.18 93rd 525 82.3%
2024 58.87 233rd 529 56.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.16 204th 1013 79.9%
2019 76.47 168th 1024 83.6%
2021 75.14 158th 1020 84.5%
2022 59.57 281st 1031 72.7%
2023 76.22 171st 1069 84.0%
2024 79.37 142nd 1065 86.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 608th 1691 64.0%
2019 57.59 590th 1714 65.6%
2021 68.47 371st 1743 78.7%
2022 57.82 559th 1762 68.3%
2023 64.84 453rd 1820 75.1%
2024 60.31 487th 1804 73.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Alamo Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 224th 1539 85.4%
2019 72.53 293rd 1526 80.8%
2021 79.43 150th 1510 90.1%
2022 79.41 152nd 1525 90.0%
2023 77.54 179th 1576 88.6%
2024 68.78 313th 1556 79.9%
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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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by a citizen
Sunday, June 2, 2019

Open Quote This used to a great school district, on par with Highland Park in Dallas, but now the District is becoming more Latino and the scores are going down, the District is at the tipping point, hopefully more of the bad apartments in the District get razed and the Demographics shift or else they better add a few new wings to St Mary’s Hall and stop passing bonds to improve schools in AHISD. It’s a shame, but someone should have drawn the lines to just include Olmos Park AH, and Terrell Hills, not that awful area up near Wal Mart and all those cheap apartments. Ruining a once great district. I’d still send my kids, but it’s at the tipping point, they better figure something out to boost the Anglo numbers or its curtains Close Quote


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Friday, November 25, 2011

Open Quote I graduated Alamo Heights in 1966. This education alone is college level today. Our school had no technology(electronics) in those days. You had to use your head and THINK, which is not going around much these days. READ, erudition is free!!! Use it to your advantage, be kind to your fellow man, who did not get such a well founded basis of Knowledge. Study, learn,and apply yourself. Shalom.... Chuck Donahue Class of 1966 Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alamo Heights High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 781 23 5 250 6 n/a n/a 0 1065
1989 743 22 9 223 5 n/a n/a 0 1002
1990 715 24 6 244 1 n/a n/a 0 990
1991 743 23 10 257 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
1992 758 23 9 257 2 n/a n/a 0 1049
1993 807 21 11 296 0 n/a n/a 0 1135
1994 844 26 8 309 2 n/a n/a 0 1189
1995 918 31 7 307 5 n/a n/a 0 1268
1996 918 31 7 307 5 n/a n/a 0 1268
1997 941 31 7 272 1 n/a n/a 0 1252
1998 972 19 16 282 1 n/a n/a 0 1290
1999 994 21 15 328 2 n/a n/a 0 1360
2000 1043 26 8 343 0 n/a n/a 0 1420
2001 992 22 9 362 0 n/a n/a 0 1385
2002 996 20 13 348 1 n/a n/a 0 1378
2003 996 20 13 348 1 n/a n/a 0 1378
2004 967 25 13 337 2 n/a n/a 0 1344
2005 994 25 13 317 2 n/a n/a 0 1351
2006 1038 30 13 359 1 n/a n/a 0 1441
2007 1001 27 20 399 1 n/a n/a 0 1448
2008 997 26 24 450 3 n/a n/a 0 1500
2009 1006 26 19 477 4 n/a n/a 0 1532
2010 981 25 25 486 5 n/a n/a 0 1522
2011 962 25 29 514 7 0 1 0 1538
2012 904 30 38 514 9 0 6 0 1501
2013 846 18 34 551 4 1 17 0 1471
2014 882 17 36 582 6 0 23 0 1546
2015 848 16 41 624 11 0 9 0 1549
2016 839 25 49 633 6 0 1 0 1553
2017 841 23 53 660 9 0 10 0 1596
2018 823 30 57 647 10 1 10 0 1578
2019 861 28 53 642 8 4 10 0 1606
2020 904 31 45 656 9 4 15 0 1664
2021 890 27 39 691 7 5 12 0 1671
2022 878 34 43 668 5 5 17 0 1650
2023 878 33 41 626 8 3 17 0 1606
2024 822 30 51 613 8 3 10 0 1537

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Alamo Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1065 77.0 13.8 n/a
1989 1002 n/a n/a n/a
1990 990 79.0 12.5 n/a
1991 1033 79.0 13.0 n/a
1992 1049 73.0 14.3 10.1
1993 1135 78.0 14.6 11.5
1994 1189 80.5 14.8 13.2
1995 1268 79.1 16.0 11.5
1996 1268 79.1 16.0 11.5
1997 1252 77.7 16.1 9.6
1998 1290 86.2 15.0 7.8
1999 1360 85.1 16.0 13.2
2000 1420 104.9 13.5 11.5
2001 1385 98.5 14.1 10.4
2002 1378 101.3 13.6 11.9
2003 1378 101.3 13.6 11.9
2004 1344 96.0 14.0 14.8
2005 1351 85.2 15.9 10.5
2006 1441 87.6 16.4 11
2007 1448 92.8 15.6 11.3
2008 1500 99.8 15.0 12.3
2009 1532 107.1 14.3 9.1
2010 1522 111.0 13.7 16.9
2011 1538 106.9 14.3 17.9
2012 1501 103.7 14.4 15.8
2013 1471 101.8 14.4 16.4
2014 1546 101.4 15.2 14.6
2015 1549 105.0 14.7 14.1
2016 1553 111.0 13.9 16
2017 1596 110.6 14.4 16.9
2018 1578 112.8 13.9 17.7
2019 1606 115.1 13.9 16.8
2020 1664 117.1 14.1 16.9
2021 1671 116.6 14.3 16.7
2022 1650 119.7 13.7 16.5
2023 1606 120.1 13.3 17.3
2024 1537 120.2 12.7 18.6

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 Alamo Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1065 77.0 13.8 n/a
1989 1002 n/a n/a n/a
1990 990 79.0 12.5 n/a
1991 1033 79.0 13.0 n/a
1992 1049 73.0 14.3 10.1
1993 1135 78.0 14.6 11.5
1994 1189 80.5 14.8 13.2
1995 1268 79.1 16.0 11.5
1996 1268 79.1 16.0 11.5
1997 1252 77.7 16.1 9.6
1998 1290 86.2 15.0 7.8
1999 1360 85.1 16.0 13.2
2000 1420 104.9 13.5 11.5
2001 1385 98.5 14.1 10.4
2002 1378 101.3 13.6 11.9
2003 1378 101.3 13.6 11.9
2004 1344 96.0 14.0 14.8
2005 1351 85.2 15.9 10.5
2006 1441 87.6 16.4 11
2007 1448 92.8 15.6 11.3
2008 1500 99.8 15.0 12.3
2009 1532 107.1 14.3 9.1
2010 1522 111.0 13.7 16.9
2011 1538 106.9 14.3 17.9
2012 1501 103.7 14.4 15.8
2013 1471 101.8 14.4 16.4
2014 1546 101.4 15.2 14.6
2015 1549 105.0 14.7 14.1
2016 1553 111.0 13.9 16
2017 1596 110.6 14.4 16.9
2018 1578 112.8 13.9 17.7
2019 1606 115.1 13.9 16.8
2020 1664 117.1 14.1 16.9
2021 1671 116.6 14.3 16.7
2022 1650 119.7 13.7 16.5
2023 1606 120.1 13.3 17.3
2024 1537 120.2 12.7 18.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alamo Heights High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $524 (5.2%) $9,513 (94.8%) $10,037
2020 $485 (4.9%) $9,438 (95.1%) $9,923
2021 $1,079 (10.7%) $9,023 (89.3%) $10,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alamo Heights High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 276th of 1961 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Alamo Heights High School)4131
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd))7364
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Alamo Heights High School)7275
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd))7275
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Alamo Heights High School)6578
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd))6578
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Alamo Heights High School)6682
 16%
   End of Course English II Reading (Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd))6682
 16%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Alamo Heights High School)8988
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd))8988
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16061606
African American2833
 17.9%
American Indian88
Asian5341
 22.6%
Hispanic642626
 2.5%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White861878
 2%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%17.3%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alamo Heights High School

Alamo Heights High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cambridge Elementary
Elementary : Howard Elementary
Elementary : Woodridge Elementary
Middle : Alamo Heights J H

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,537 students attended Alamo Heights High School.

Students at Alamo Heights High School are 53% White, 40% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Alamo Heights High School ranks 276th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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