San Marcos High School

Summary:

San Marcos High School is a public high school serving 2,536 students in grades 9-12 in San Marcos, Texas, which is part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The school faces several key challenges, including underperformance compared to nearby schools, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and inconsistent graduation and dropout rates.

San Marcos High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (71.49%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White (20.5%) and Asian (0.91%) students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 39.2% in 2021-2022 to a high of 83.8% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and nearby schools like New Braunfels High School and Memorial Early College High School. The school's dropout rate has also been inconsistent, ranging from 2.1% to 4.5% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools.

San Marcos High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students tending to perform better than Hispanic and African American students, as well as English Language Learners and students with special needs. The school also has a high percentage of students (76.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving academic outcomes, supporting student well-being, and providing equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2601 Rattler Rd
       San Marcos, TX  78666-7899


(512) 393-6805

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1444th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,296 Help


Feeder schools for San Marcos High School:

Elementary:    Bowie Elementary
    Crockett Elementary
    Dezavala Elementary
    Hernandez Elementary
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Middle:    Goodnight Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  2,494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.2%
White:
18.6%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Marcos High School ranks worse than 72.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Marcos 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 (73.2%), White (18.6%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Marcos High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Marcos High School is $10,296.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Marcos High School:

SchoolDigger ranks San Marcos High School 1444th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See San Marcos High School in the ranking list.)

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San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District 670th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Marcos High School

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Rank History for all students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.62 906th 1427 36.5%
2005 35.76 1095th 1429 23.4%
2006 48.00 924th 1430 35.4%
2007 49.23 944th 1497 36.9%
2008 48.44 972nd 1510 35.6%
2009 48.02 1024th 1539 33.5%
2010 43.96 1165th 1568 25.7%
2011 48.32 1139th 1672 31.9%
2012 39.47 1109th 1603 30.8%
2013 38.69 1132nd 1652 31.5%
2014 35.49 1246th 1734 28.1%
2015 33.35 1310th 1743 24.8%
2016 38.24 1214th 1762 31.1%
2017 32.64 1187th 1777 33.2%
2018 36.73 1125th 1797 37.4%
2019 33.52 1274th 1857 31.4%
2021 28.19 1355th 1861 27.2%
2022 26.75 1408th 1876 24.9%
2023 22.38 1558th 1961 20.6%
2024 28.02 1444th 1987 27.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.20 591st 604 2.2%
2023 21.38 565th 677 16.5%
2024 50.81 324th 730 55.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.10 1025th 1113 7.9%
2019 23.41 949th 1136 16.5%
2021 23.61 987th 1195 17.4%
2022 21.32 1071st 1278 16.2%
2023 15.60 1228th 1371 10.4%
2024 22.26 1142nd 1435 20.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.36 738th 1347 45.2%
2019 30.97 997th 1357 26.5%
2021 35.60 879th 1382 36.4%
2022 38.18 832nd 1418 41.3%
2023 22.06 1304th 1478 11.8%
2024 29.32 1187th 1547 23.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.87 1277th 1794 28.8%
2019 32.25 1332nd 1818 26.7%
2021 23.34 1488th 1848 19.5%
2022 24.03 1468th 1847 20.5%
2023 18.82 1605th 1897 15.4%
2024 21.13 1557th 1883 17.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.78 1218th 1781 31.6%
2019 30.83 1333rd 1798 25.9%
2021 25.50 1397th 1815 23.0%
2022 21.17 1493rd 1841 18.9%
2023 19.73 1544th 1891 18.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 552nd 1137 51.5%
2019 67.33 378th 1145 67.0%
2021 11.41 1093rd 1177 7.1%
2022 42.45 889th 1172 24.1%
2023 28.71 996th 1182 15.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 1202nd 1784 32.6%
2019 35.44 1195th 1810 34.0%
2021 40.24 1013th 1829 44.6%
2022 31.72 1258th 1837 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 1180th 1803 34.6%
2019 33.62 1230th 1824 32.6%
2021 28.53 1331st 1840 27.7%
2022 28.99 1319th 1853 28.8%
2023 22.48 1496th 1913 21.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.98 235th 486 51.6%
2019 35.57 364th 487 25.3%
2021 64.62 162nd 488 66.8%
2022 54.58 251st 507 50.5%
2023 59.82 233rd 525 55.6%
2024 58.03 241st 529 54.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.21 433rd 1013 57.3%
2019 41.87 541st 1024 47.2%
2021 30.81 685th 1020 32.8%
2022 40.79 531st 1031 48.5%
2023 31.45 705th 1069 34.1%
2024 23.15 820th 1065 23.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.31 1159th 1691 31.5%
2019 31.55 1234th 1714 28.0%
2021 25.53 1336th 1743 23.4%
2022 23.67 1389th 1762 21.2%
2023 18.54 1528th 1820 16.0%
2024 19.26 1515th 1804 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.20 87th 106 17.9%
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Rank History for White students at San Marcos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.21 601st 1539 60.9%
2019 42.20 925th 1526 39.4%
2021 38.30 985th 1510 34.8%
2022 32.64 1102nd 1525 27.7%
2023 41.56 954th 1576 39.5%
2024 37.42 991st 1556 36.3%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for San Marcos High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 630 58 5 919 n/a n/a n/a 0 1612
1989 591 54 4 948 0 n/a n/a 0 1597
1990 581 52 4 910 0 n/a n/a 0 1547
1991 591 59 6 858 0 n/a n/a -478 1036
1992 583 68 6 857 2 n/a n/a 0 1516
1993 575 62 3 862 6 n/a n/a 0 1508
1994 575 60 5 896 1 n/a n/a 0 1537
1995 615 74 4 973 3 n/a n/a 0 1669
1996 615 74 4 973 3 n/a n/a 0 1669
1997 633 75 6 988 6 n/a n/a 0 1708
1998 621 90 11 985 2 n/a n/a 0 1709
1999 620 101 15 1021 2 n/a n/a 0 1759
2000 630 97 15 1065 3 n/a n/a 0 1810
2001 655 105 11 1101 2 n/a n/a 0 1874
2002 600 94 17 1203 0 n/a n/a 0 1914
2003 600 94 17 1203 0 n/a n/a 0 1914
2004 587 92 15 1196 1 n/a n/a 0 1891
2005 580 94 20 1213 1 n/a n/a 0 1908
2006 572 104 18 1234 0 n/a n/a 0 1928
2007 542 104 19 1207 1 n/a n/a 0 1873
2008 558 112 16 1223 3 n/a n/a 0 1912
2009 547 140 24 1273 2 n/a n/a 0 1986
2010 540 141 16 1410 4 n/a n/a 0 2111
2011 485 96 27 1496 6 0 24 0 2134
2012 493 107 25 1519 6 1 22 0 2173
2013 486 99 21 1469 6 2 24 0 2107
2014 486 106 20 1439 5 1 18 0 2075
2015 460 114 18 1552 4 1 13 0 2162
2016 468 136 20 1602 3 1 16 0 2246
2017 467 135 22 1701 2 0 19 0 2346
2018 449 118 27 1713 2 1 24 0 2334
2019 447 128 31 1684 4 6 10 0 2310
2020 463 133 28 1647 5 6 16 0 2298
2021 467 133 28 1725 4 7 17 0 2381
2022 514 117 19 1768 4 7 26 0 2455
2023 520 135 23 1813 6 3 36 0 2536
2024 463 135 27 1826 5 3 35 0 2494

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 San Marcos High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1612 108.0 14.9 n/a
1989 1597 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1547 107.0 14.4 n/a
1991 1036 106.9 9.6 n/a
1992 1516 114.0 13.2 16.6
1993 1508 119.0 12.7 21.6
1994 1537 123.8 12.4 14.7
1995 1669 112.1 14.9 35.7
1996 1669 112.1 14.9 35.7
1997 1708 114.9 14.9 23.9
1998 1709 115.0 14.9 24.4
1999 1759 120.3 14.6 30.5
2000 1810 121.6 14.9 29.9
2001 1874 113.9 16.5 37.1
2002 1914 117.1 16.3 43.5
2003 1914 117.1 16.3 43.5
2004 1891 120.7 15.7 50.1
2005 1908 124.2 15.4 46.5
2006 1928 124.2 15.5 50.2
2007 1873 126.6 14.8 56.5
2008 1912 130.1 14.7 51.4
2009 1986 133.9 14.8 48.1
2010 2111 143.9 14.6 59.4
2011 2134 145.5 14.6 56.3
2012 2173 155.2 13.9 59.3
2013 2107 154.9 13.5 61.2
2014 2075 152.3 13.6 59.7
2015 2162 149.0 14.5 62
2016 2246 154.0 14.5 61
2017 2346 157.6 14.8 62.8
2018 2334 159.1 14.6 58.4
2019 2310 164.7 14.0 68.3
2020 2298 159.1 14.4 69.2
2021 2381 161.2 14.7 70.6
2022 2455 157.1 15.6 73.9
2023 2536 163.9 15.4 76.1
2024 2494 168.2 14.8 74.5

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 San Marcos High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1612 108.0 14.9 n/a
1989 1597 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1547 107.0 14.4 n/a
1991 1036 106.9 9.6 n/a
1992 1516 114.0 13.2 16.6
1993 1508 119.0 12.7 21.6
1994 1537 123.8 12.4 14.7
1995 1669 112.1 14.9 35.7
1996 1669 112.1 14.9 35.7
1997 1708 114.9 14.9 23.9
1998 1709 115.0 14.9 24.4
1999 1759 120.3 14.6 30.5
2000 1810 121.6 14.9 29.9
2001 1874 113.9 16.5 37.1
2002 1914 117.1 16.3 43.5
2003 1914 117.1 16.3 43.5
2004 1891 120.7 15.7 50.1
2005 1908 124.2 15.4 46.5
2006 1928 124.2 15.5 50.2
2007 1873 126.6 14.8 56.5
2008 1912 130.1 14.7 51.4
2009 1986 133.9 14.8 48.1
2010 2111 143.9 14.6 59.4
2011 2134 145.5 14.6 56.3
2012 2173 155.2 13.9 59.3
2013 2107 154.9 13.5 61.2
2014 2075 152.3 13.6 59.7
2015 2162 149.0 14.5 62
2016 2246 154.0 14.5 61
2017 2346 157.6 14.8 62.8
2018 2334 159.1 14.6 58.4
2019 2310 164.7 14.0 68.3
2020 2298 159.1 14.4 69.2
2021 2381 161.2 14.7 70.6
2022 2455 157.1 15.6 73.9
2023 2536 163.9 15.4 76.1
2024 2494 168.2 14.8 74.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for San Marcos High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $926 (8.7%) $9,686 (91.3%) $10,612
2020 $855 (8.0%) $9,887 (92.0%) $10,741
2021 $1,096 (10.6%) $9,200 (89.4%) $10,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Marcos High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1274th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1558th of 1961 High schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (San Marcos High School)117
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)2721
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (San Marcos High School)5237
 15%
   End of Course Biology (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)5237
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (San Marcos High School)2631
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)2631
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (San Marcos High School)4239
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)4239
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (San Marcos High School)7462
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)7462
 12%
   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 Students23102536
 9.8%
African American128135
 5.5%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian3123
 25.8%
Hispanic16841813
 7.7%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White447520
 16.3%
Two or More Races1036
 260%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%76.1%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos High School

San Marcos High School ranks 1444th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

San Marcos High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowie Elementary
Elementary : Crockett Elementary
Elementary : Dezavala Elementary
Elementary : Hernandez Elementary
Elementary : Mendez Elementary
Elementary : Travis Elementary
Middle : Goodnight Middle

Students at San Marcos High School are 73% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,494 students attended San Marcos High School.


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