Samuel Clemens High School

Summary:

Samuel Clemens High School is a public high school located in Schertz, Texas, serving 2,544 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.

Samuel Clemens High School is a strong-performing school, ranking in the top 30% of Texas high schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 92.8% to 95.8% over the past five years, and its STAAR EOC test scores are generally higher than district and state averages in subjects like Biology, English, and U.S. History. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the top 15% of Texas high schools. However, when compared to the nearby Judson Early College Academy, which ranks in the top 3% of Texas high schools, Samuel Clemens High School's performance is not as exceptional.

While Samuel Clemens High School serves a student population with a relatively higher socioeconomic status, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, the school's spending per student is slightly lower than the state average. Despite this, the school has been able to maintain its strong academic performance, indicating efficient resource allocation and effective educational practices. Overall, Samuel Clemens High School is a high-performing school within its district, but there may be opportunities for further improvement to reach the level of excellence seen at some of the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 Elbel Rd
       Schertz, TX  78154-2098


(210) 945-6501

District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
540th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,943 Help


Feeder schools for Samuel Clemens High School:

Elementary:    Green Valley Elementary
    Norma J Paschal Elementary
    Rose Garden Elementary
    Schertz Elementary
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Middle:    Barbara Jordan Intermediate
    Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate
    Ray D Corbett J H

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  2,544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.9%
White:
32.4%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Compare Details Samuel Clemens High School ranks better than 72.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.64. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Samuel Clemens High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (47.9%), White (32.4%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samuel Clemens High School is 17.5. 1 high schools in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Samuel Clemens High School employs 144.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samuel Clemens High School is $7,943. 1 high schools in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Samuel Clemens High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Samuel Clemens High School 540th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Samuel Clemens High School in the ranking list.)

Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd) 558th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samuel Clemens High School

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Rank History for all students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.55 232nd 1427 83.7%
2005 72.41 318th 1429 77.7%
2006 76.70 216th 1430 84.9%
2007 77.27 204th 1497 86.4%
2008 69.59 409th 1510 72.9%
2009 72.72 305th 1539 80.2%
2010 69.21 396th 1568 74.7%
2011 64.81 609th 1672 63.6%
2012 58.84 585th 1603 63.5%
2013 64.27 513th 1652 68.9%
2014 61.43 610th 1734 64.8%
2015 59.94 699th 1743 59.9%
2016 61.75 634th 1762 64.0%
2017 75.40 253rd 1777 85.8%
2018 75.46 256th 1797 85.8%
2019 68.14 420th 1857 77.4%
2021 73.03 353rd 1861 81.0%
2022 62.52 550th 1876 70.7%
2023 66.63 516th 1961 73.7%
2024 65.64 540th 1987 72.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.59 127th 582 78.2%
2019 60.65 217th 604 64.1%
2021 68.32 134th 588 77.2%
2022 56.74 241st 664 63.7%
2023 61.16 220th 677 67.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.71 306th 1113 72.5%
2019 54.58 347th 1136 69.5%
2021 36.29 727th 1195 39.2%
2022 30.72 845th 1278 33.9%
2023 40.46 679th 1371 50.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.06 203rd 1347 84.9%
2019 61.37 323rd 1357 76.2%
2021 59.06 365th 1382 73.6%
2022 46.14 619th 1418 56.3%
2023 57.86 426th 1478 71.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.68 524th 1794 70.8%
2019 58.33 551st 1818 69.7%
2021 64.55 437th 1848 76.4%
2022 47.41 852nd 1847 53.9%
2023 57.45 601st 1897 68.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.86 14th 114 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 268th 1781 85.0%
2019 66.88 472nd 1798 73.7%
2021 72.79 351st 1815 80.7%
2022 64.70 486th 1841 73.6%
2023 65.81 514th 1891 72.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.89 335th 1137 70.5%
2019 60.83 564th 1145 50.7%
2021 74.81 82nd 1177 93.0%
2022 68.25 393rd 1172 66.5%
2023 72.06 154th 1182 87.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.77 271st 1784 84.8%
2019 62.02 432nd 1810 76.1%
2021 73.59 238th 1829 87.0%
2022 41.24 930th 1837 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.87 315th 1803 82.5%
2019 66.58 433rd 1824 76.3%
2021 70.80 370th 1840 79.9%
2022 58.50 620th 1853 66.5%
2023 64.74 530th 1913 72.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.92 253rd 486 47.9%
2019 44.43 317th 487 34.9%
2021 51.70 259th 488 46.9%
2022 67.19 154th 507 69.6%
2023 75.71 90th 525 82.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.38 198th 1013 80.5%
2019 74.35 189th 1024 81.5%
2021 75.84 154th 1020 84.9%
2022 68.41 211th 1031 79.5%
2023 73.19 196th 1069 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.82 245th 1691 85.5%
2019 66.93 383rd 1714 77.7%
2021 69.39 349th 1743 80.0%
2022 60.48 492nd 1762 72.1%
2023 65.27 441st 1820 75.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.89 19th 106 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Samuel Clemens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.76 324th 1539 78.9%
2019 60.46 518th 1526 66.1%
2021 70.93 304th 1510 79.9%
2022 53.16 628th 1525 58.8%
2023 59.97 561st 1576 64.4%
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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
Thursday, January 21, 2016

Open Quote - Horrible administrators, and staff

- Clemens and the school district as well, care only about collecting their high salaries, the Superintend makes over 200K per year, yet the students must learn in eye-sore, education reducing boxes

- Bad School, bad school district, old building and grounds, non-tech savvy curriculum; just bad Close Quote



Enrollment information for Samuel Clemens High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 869 46 26 239 10 n/a n/a 0 1190
1989 817 57 29 260 12 n/a n/a 0 1175
1990 819 52 32 246 14 n/a n/a 0 1163
1991 829 58 36 244 10 n/a n/a 0 1177
1992 852 66 35 251 9 n/a n/a 0 1213
1993 841 60 27 249 7 n/a n/a 0 1184
1994 876 57 25 277 4 n/a n/a 0 1239
1995 946 61 23 312 4 n/a n/a 0 1346
1996 946 61 23 312 4 n/a n/a 0 1346
1997 1063 80 26 334 8 n/a n/a 0 1511
1998 1145 100 22 365 7 n/a n/a 0 1639
1999 1263 137 23 394 6 n/a n/a 0 1823
2000 1396 135 26 401 2 n/a n/a 0 1960
2001 1411 175 31 422 3 n/a n/a 0 2042
2002 1377 212 47 478 4 n/a n/a 0 2118
2003 1377 212 47 478 4 n/a n/a 0 2118
2004 1444 245 54 500 4 n/a n/a 0 2247
2005 1463 285 65 542 7 n/a n/a 0 2362
2006 1058 222 45 398 5 n/a n/a 0 1728
2007 863 180 42 405 6 n/a n/a 0 1496
2008 730 168 46 407 4 n/a n/a 0 1355
2009 731 176 47 444 5 n/a n/a 0 1403
2010 775 195 48 503 3 n/a n/a 0 1524
2011 757 186 29 598 4 5 62 0 1641
2012 817 173 44 708 3 6 76 0 1827
2013 898 214 55 728 6 6 90 0 1997
2014 988 244 52 809 10 3 101 0 2207
2015 1087 265 57 919 9 4 109 0 2450
2016 1129 291 55 980 9 7 105 0 2576
2017 1130 292 61 1051 11 8 110 0 2663
2018 1117 279 62 1062 6 5 126 0 2657
2019 1086 288 68 1052 10 5 122 0 2631
2020 991 276 73 1117 9 3 134 0 2603
2021 960 266 74 1135 7 4 144 0 2590
2022 891 256 64 1191 12 6 148 0 2568
2023 825 271 61 1218 10 5 154 0 2544

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 Samuel Clemens High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1190 98.0 12.1 n/a
1989 1175 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1163 79.0 14.7 n/a
1991 1177 78.8 14.9 n/a
1992 1213 76.0 15.9 11
1993 1184 82.0 14.4 15.4
1994 1239 85.4 14.5 12
1995 1346 92.7 14.5 7.5
1996 1346 92.7 14.5 7.5
1997 1511 97.8 15.4 7.7
1998 1639 106.5 15.4 9.3
1999 1823 115.5 15.8 13.2
2000 1960 128.1 15.3 12.1
2001 2042 133.3 15.3 14.2
2002 2118 126.3 16.8 17
2003 2118 126.3 16.8 17
2004 2247 121.7 18.5 17.4
2005 2362 129.5 18.2 16.3
2006 1728 97.6 17.7 18.4
2007 1496 96.2 15.6 19.5
2008 1355 86.0 15.8 21
2009 1403 89.1 15.7 25.5
2010 1524 98.3 15.4 27.6
2011 1641 100.4 16.3 26.3
2012 1827 100.7 18.1 28.5
2013 1997 108.8 18.3 24.2
2014 2207 120.1 18.3 24.1
2015 2450 131.0 18.7 22.8
2016 2576 143.0 18.0 22.9
2017 2663 147.5 18.0 25.6
2018 2657 152.4 17.4 23.3
2019 2631 150.1 17.5 25.2
2020 2603 151.7 17.1 25
2021 2590 150.4 17.2 24.8
2022 2568 146.1 17.5 29.3
2023 2544 144.9 17.5 29.8

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 Samuel Clemens High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1190 98.0 12.1 n/a
1989 1175 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1163 79.0 14.7 n/a
1991 1177 78.8 14.9 n/a
1992 1213 76.0 15.9 11
1993 1184 82.0 14.4 15.4
1994 1239 85.4 14.5 12
1995 1346 92.7 14.5 7.5
1996 1346 92.7 14.5 7.5
1997 1511 97.8 15.4 7.7
1998 1639 106.5 15.4 9.3
1999 1823 115.5 15.8 13.2
2000 1960 128.1 15.3 12.1
2001 2042 133.3 15.3 14.2
2002 2118 126.3 16.8 17
2003 2118 126.3 16.8 17
2004 2247 121.7 18.5 17.4
2005 2362 129.5 18.2 16.3
2006 1728 97.6 17.7 18.4
2007 1496 96.2 15.6 19.5
2008 1355 86.0 15.8 21
2009 1403 89.1 15.7 25.5
2010 1524 98.3 15.4 27.6
2011 1641 100.4 16.3 26.3
2012 1827 100.7 18.1 28.5
2013 1997 108.8 18.3 24.2
2014 2207 120.1 18.3 24.1
2015 2450 131.0 18.7 22.8
2016 2576 143.0 18.0 22.9
2017 2663 147.5 18.0 25.6
2018 2657 152.4 17.4 23.3
2019 2631 150.1 17.5 25.2
2020 2603 151.7 17.1 25
2021 2590 150.4 17.2 24.8
2022 2568 146.1 17.5 29.3
2023 2544 144.9 17.5 29.8

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 Samuel Clemens High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $420 (5.1%) $7,875 (94.9%) $8,295
2020 $419 (5.4%) $7,373 (94.6%) $7,792
2021 $563 (7.1%) $7,380 (92.9%) $7,943

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samuel Clemens High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 420th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 516th of 1961 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Samuel Clemens High School)5240
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))7354
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Samuel Clemens High School)7572
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))7975
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Samuel Clemens High School)6167
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))6566
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Samuel Clemens High School)6167
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))6568
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Samuel Clemens High School)9089
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))8983
 6%
   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 Students26312544
 3.3%
African American288271
 5.9%
American Indian1010
Asian6861
 10.3%
Hispanic10521218
 15.8%
Pacific Islander55
White1086825
 24%
Two or More Races122154
 26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%29.8%
 4.6%


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Samuel Clemens High School ranks 540th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,544 students attended Samuel Clemens High School.

Students at Samuel Clemens High School are 48% Hispanic, 32% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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