Karen Wagner High School

Summary:

Karen Wagner High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas, part of the Judson Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 8.71% White, 24.64% African American, 61.24% Hispanic, and 1.82% Asian.

Academically, Karen Wagner High School is struggling, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools. Its performance on state assessments is below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 13% to 61% compared to the state averages of 45% to 71%. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 84.7% in 2020-2021 to 80.0% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in dropout rates, from 1.8% in 2019-2020 to 5.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. These challenges may be linked to the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing Karen Wagner High School to nearby schools, both within and outside its district, highlights the need for the school to identify and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes and support student success. While the school performs better for its Asian and Gifted and Talented students, it ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools for Hispanic, White, and low-socioeconomic status students. Nearby schools like Judson High School and Robert G. Cole Middle/High School have significantly higher academic performance and graduation rates, providing a benchmark for the improvements needed at Karen Wagner High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3000 N Foster Rd
       San Antonio, TX  78244


(210) 662-5000

District: Judson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1612th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,813 Help


Feeder schools for Karen Wagner High School:

Elementary:    Candlewood Elementary
    Escondido Elementary
    Hopkins Elementary
    James L Masters
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Middle:    Henry Metzger Middle
    Kirby Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  2,224

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.8%
African American:
25.9%
White:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Karen Wagner High School ranks worse than 81.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Karen Wagner 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: Hispanic (60.8%), African American (25.9%), White (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Karen Wagner High School is 13.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Karen Wagner High School employs 164.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Karen Wagner High School is $8,813. 3 high schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Karen Wagner High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Karen Wagner High School 1612th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Karen Wagner High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Judson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Judson Independent School District (Isd) 770th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Karen Wagner High School

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Rank History for all students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.62 1228th 1497 18.0%
2008 32.21 1233rd 1510 18.3%
2009 41.42 1152nd 1539 25.1%
2010 39.28 1248th 1568 20.4%
2011 40.73 1295th 1672 22.5%
2012 40.82 1082nd 1603 32.5%
2013 34.68 1210th 1652 26.8%
2014 36.16 1234th 1734 28.8%
2015 47.32 1036th 1743 40.6%
2016 40.40 1179th 1762 33.1%
2017 33.11 1177th 1777 33.8%
2018 36.85 1120th 1797 37.7%
2019 43.67 1032nd 1857 44.4%
2021 20.68 1510th 1861 18.9%
2022 15.16 1609th 1876 14.2%
2023 15.88 1665th 1961 15.1%
2024 20.54 1612th 1987 18.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.86 360th 582 38.1%
2019 37.67 377th 604 37.6%
2021 20.04 489th 588 16.8%
2022 15.72 587th 664 11.6%
2023 25.14 532nd 677 21.4%
2024 25.90 573rd 730 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.41 494th 1113 55.6%
2019 53.23 364th 1136 68.0%
2021 24.04 977th 1195 18.2%
2022 21.51 1069th 1278 16.4%
2023 24.18 1057th 1371 22.9%
2024 46.71 562nd 1435 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 673rd 1347 50.0%
2019 47.61 577th 1357 57.5%
2021 32.71 964th 1382 30.2%
2022 28.40 1096th 1418 22.7%
2023 27.91 1140th 1478 22.9%
2024 56.84 476th 1547 69.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.48 1015th 1794 43.4%
2019 49.36 823rd 1818 54.7%
2021 23.98 1473rd 1848 20.3%
2022 15.85 1620th 1847 12.3%
2023 17.76 1620th 1897 14.6%
2024 39.94 1037th 1883 44.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.72 1268th 1781 28.8%
2019 40.12 1144th 1798 36.4%
2021 19.23 1496th 1815 17.6%
2022 14.72 1590th 1841 13.6%
2023 13.89 1634th 1891 13.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.10 690th 1137 39.3%
2019 45.80 840th 1145 26.6%
2021 56.82 689th 1177 41.5%
2022 51.36 761st 1172 35.1%
2023 71.83 280th 1182 76.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.76 496th 1784 72.2%
2019 67.74 339th 1810 81.3%
2021 33.04 1227th 1829 32.9%
2022 26.97 1398th 1837 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 1160th 1803 35.7%
2019 43.94 985th 1824 46.0%
2021 20.55 1488th 1840 19.1%
2022 14.46 1610th 1853 13.1%
2023 15.80 1628th 1913 14.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.59 437th 486 10.1%
2019 18.25 426th 487 12.5%
2021 14.69 438th 488 10.2%
2022 18.38 439th 507 13.4%
2023 48.07 325th 525 38.1%
2024 45.11 340th 529 35.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.11 477th 1013 52.9%
2019 46.64 481st 1024 53.0%
2021 22.40 813th 1020 20.3%
2022 20.01 856th 1031 17.0%
2023 21.84 844th 1069 21.0%
2024 38.52 580th 1065 45.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.44 946th 1691 44.1%
2019 51.22 735th 1714 57.1%
2021 24.74 1356th 1743 22.2%
2022 17.83 1495th 1762 15.2%
2023 17.20 1551st 1820 14.8%
2024 41.34 937th 1804 48.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.76 31st 105 70.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.93 16th 34 52.9%
2019 64.52 13th 34 61.8%
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Rank History for White students at Karen Wagner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.45 1216th 1539 21.0%
2019 38.56 1014th 1526 33.6%
2021 36.77 1014th 1510 32.8%
2022 12.00 1387th 1525 9.0%
2023 9.36 1435th 1576 8.9%
2024 33.99 1058th 1556 32.0%
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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 parent
Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Open Quote May daughter is in her senior year (2012-2013. She has attended Judson ISD schools from kindergarten. The school district has been very instrumental in helping her to excell and strive to do her best in all that she does.

We are a military family and traveled from many years, settling here in San Antonio, in time for our youngest to have the opportunity to attend school in one location for her entire experience from K-12.

Judson ISD has grown since we arrived, however the schools have also grown and improved.

Wagner High School is the newest High School in the District my daughter has excelled both in athletics and academics. She will graduate this year well on her way to being a productive member of society and it is my belief that the staff and teachers of Judson ISD, and most recently Wagner High School deserve a part of the credit for this accomplishment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Karen Wagner High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 219 592 40 816 5 n/a n/a 0 1672
2007 298 898 56 1104 6 n/a n/a 0 2362
2008 306 908 59 1273 2 n/a n/a 0 2548
2009 314 920 56 1245 2 n/a n/a 0 2537
2010 305 895 47 1219 3 n/a n/a 0 2469
2011 327 798 41 1158 6 4 22 0 2356
2012 317 772 36 1073 7 8 24 0 2237
2013 329 716 40 1083 10 7 37 0 2222
2014 212 726 41 1217 6 3 31 0 2236
2015 222 689 36 1291 7 3 26 0 2274
2016 203 678 38 1299 5 3 34 0 2260
2017 216 666 36 1208 5 2 31 0 2164
2018 209 619 31 1210 5 12 38 0 2124
2019 199 616 36 1220 7 11 48 0 2137
2020 193 614 46 1303 6 15 51 0 2228
2021 190 644 46 1443 9 12 58 0 2402
2022 185 552 45 1360 7 5 53 0 2207
2023 206 583 43 1449 7 7 71 0 2366
2024 184 577 39 1352 4 5 63 0 2224

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 Karen Wagner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1672 117.4 14.2 54.7
2007 2362 151.8 15.6 54.9
2008 2548 164.4 15.5 59.3
2009 2537 169.1 15.0 58.1
2010 2469 184.8 13.3 61.8
2011 2356 168.9 13.9 62.6
2012 2237 143.3 15.6 67.4
2013 2222 144.0 15.4 65.1
2014 2236 143.8 15.5 74.1
2015 2274 139.0 16.3 70.1
2016 2260 146.0 15.4 71.7
2017 2164 139.3 15.5 71
2018 2124 154.4 13.7 71.6
2019 2137 155.7 13.7 75.5
2020 2228 158.3 14.0 73.2
2021 2402 158.8 15.1 69.1
2022 2207 163.7 13.4 75.5
2023 2366 163.5 14.4 80.2
2024 2224 164.3 13.5 77

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 Karen Wagner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1672 117.4 14.2 54.7
2007 2362 151.8 15.6 54.9
2008 2548 164.4 15.5 59.3
2009 2537 169.1 15.0 58.1
2010 2469 184.8 13.3 61.8
2011 2356 168.9 13.9 62.6
2012 2237 143.3 15.6 67.4
2013 2222 144.0 15.4 65.1
2014 2236 143.8 15.5 74.1
2015 2274 139.0 16.3 70.1
2016 2260 146.0 15.4 71.7
2017 2164 139.3 15.5 71
2018 2124 154.4 13.7 71.6
2019 2137 155.7 13.7 75.5
2020 2228 158.3 14.0 73.2
2021 2402 158.8 15.1 69.1
2022 2207 163.7 13.4 75.5
2023 2366 163.5 14.4 80.2
2024 2224 164.3 13.5 77

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 Karen Wagner High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $838 (8.8%) $8,705 (91.2%) $9,543
2020 $1,263 (13.4%) $8,138 (86.6%) $9,401
2021 $751 (8.5%) $8,063 (91.5%) $8,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Karen Wagner High School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1032nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1665th of 1961 High schools
 29.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Karen Wagner High School)5913
 46%
   End of Course Algebra I (Judson Independent School District (Isd))5428
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Karen Wagner High School)5426
 28%
   End of Course Biology (Judson Independent School District (Isd))6444
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Karen Wagner High School)4125
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4637
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Karen Wagner High School)4335
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4839
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Karen Wagner High School)7661
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Judson Independent School District (Isd))7557
 18%
   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 Students21372366
 10.7%
African American616583
 5.4%
American Indian77
Asian3643
 19.4%
Hispanic12201449
 18.8%
Pacific Islander117
 36.4%
White199206
 3.5%
Two or More Races4871
 47.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%80.2%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Karen Wagner High School

Karen Wagner High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Candlewood Elementary
Elementary : Escondido Elementary
Elementary : Hopkins Elementary
Elementary : James L Masters
Elementary : Park Village Elementary
Elementary : William Paschall Elementary
Elementary : Woodlake Elementary
Middle : Henry Metzger Middle
Middle : Kirby Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,224 students attended Karen Wagner High School.

Students at Karen Wagner High School are 61% Hispanic, 26% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Karen Wagner High School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Texas high schools.


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