Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Summary:

Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in Somerset, Texas, with a student population of 139. The school is part of the Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked 201 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 24 and 177 over the past 5 years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 4 years, indicating exceptional academic achievement. The school has an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy consistently outperform their peers on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates as high as 95.65% in English II Reading.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Somerset High School, which is located just 0.18 miles away, Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy stands out as a high-performing outlier. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as supporting the academic needs of its Gifted and Talented students and ensuring that its White student subgroup is achieving at the same level as its Hispanic and low-SES peers.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7790 E 3rd St
Somerset, TX 78069

(210) 750-8959

District: Somerset Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,143

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.9%

White:

12.2%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy ranks better than 98.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.9%), White (12.2%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is $8,143.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy 24^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Somerset Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Independent School District (Isd) 201^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	70.34	364^th	1857	80.4%
2021	87.39	82^nd	1861	95.6%
2022	88.61	76^th	1876	95.9%
2023	81.78	177^th	1961	91.0%
2024	92.81	24^th	1987	98.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.60	167^th	1371	87.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.59	206^th	1794	88.5%
2019	74.13	243^rd	1818	86.6%
2021	91.34	48^th	1848	97.4%
2022	94.57	34^th	1847	98.2%
2023	85.64	109^th	1897	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.00	859^th	1781	51.8%
2019	58.85	667^th	1798	62.9%
2021	87.21	79^th	1815	95.6%
2022	83.07	135^th	1841	92.7%
2023	71.46	368^th	1891	80.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.82	48^th	1137	95.8%
2021	75.78	40^th	1177	96.6%
2022	73.30	63^rd	1172	94.6%
2023	72.02	203^rd	1182	82.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.78	534^th	1784	70.1%
2019	58.86	499^th	1810	72.4%
2021	95.32	31^st	1829	98.3%
2022	91.33	64^th	1837	96.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.58	153^rd	1803	91.5%
2019	81.05	189^th	1824	89.6%
2021	80.80	193^rd	1840	89.5%
2022	90.70	56^th	1853	97.0%
2023	89.00	78^th	1913	95.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.86	333^rd	1691	80.3%
2019	71.41	312^th	1714	81.8%
2021	92.48	33^rd	1743	98.1%
2022	92.69	36^th	1762	98.0%
2023	88.38	83^rd	1820	95.4%

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Rank History for White students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.69	359^th	1539	76.7%
2019	68.77	359^th	1526	76.5%
2021	25.60	1201^st	1510	20.5%
2022	73.34	248^th	1525	83.7%
2023	21.67	1297^th	1576	17.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	7	0	9	0	0	16
2016	7	0	38	0	0	45
2017	20	0	52	3	1	76
2018	25	0	86	3	1	115
2019	26	0	101	2	0	129
2020	18	0	120	2	2	142
2021	21	1	123	1	2	148
2022	14	1	125	0	2	142
2023	17	2	118	0	2	139

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 Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	16	6.0	2.6	62.5
2016	45	6.0	7.5	66.7
2017	76	6.6	11.5	65.8
2018	115	7.1	16.0	60
2019	129	7.4	17.3	70.5
2020	142	7.0	20.2	66.9
2021	148	7.1	20.6	72.3
2022	142	7.0	20.2	75.4
2023	139	7.0	19.8	80.6

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 Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	16	6.0	2.6	62.5
2016	45	6.0	7.5	66.7
2017	76	6.6	11.5	65.8
2018	115	7.1	16.0	60
2019	129	7.4	17.3	70.5
2020	142	7.0	20.2	66.9
2021	148	7.1	20.6	72.3
2022	142	7.0	20.2	75.4
2023	139	7.0	19.8	80.6

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 Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$194 (2.0%)	$9,652 (98.0%)	$9,845
2020	$270 (3.4%)	$7,598 (96.6%)	$7,868
2021	$449 (5.5%)	$7,694 (94.5%)	$8,143

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 364^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 177^th of 1961 High schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy)	63	64	1%
End of Course Biology (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))	47	45	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy)	67	88	21%
End of Course English I Reading (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))	33	49	16%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy)	74	88	14%
End of Course English II Reading (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))	36	48	12%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy)	88	86	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))	71	59	12%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	129	139	7.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	101	118	16.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	26	17	34.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	80.6%	10%

Schools Near Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	7790 E 3rd St	Somerset	78069	Bexar County	Somerset Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 750-8959	139	7	19.8	80.6%	17 (12.2%)	2 (1.4%)	118 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	92.8	24^th of 1987 public high schools	98.8%		81.8	177^th of 1961 public high schools	91.0%	153		92.3	90.2	95.7	92.6							$8,143	$449	$7,694
Somerset High School	Public	9-12	7650 S Loop 1604 W	Somerset	78069	Bexar County	Somerset Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 750-8958	1,148	77	14.9	85.5%	80 (7.0%)	9 (0.8%)	1,050 (91.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.5%)	38.4	1211^th of 1987 public high schools	39.1%		31.5	1357^th of 1961 public high schools	30.8%	146	50.0	40.7	55.7	52.7	56.5							$10,931	$901	$10,030
Southwest High School	Public	9-12	11690 Dragon Ln	San Antonio	78252	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-4500	2,152	134	16.0	71.8%	137 (6.4%)	95 (4.4%)	1,870 (86.9%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (1.8%)	37.3	1251^st of 1987 public high schools	37.0%		34.6	1286^th of 1961 public high schools	34.4%	35	20.0	42.2	50.0	55.7	66.2							$10,477	$1,225	$9,252
Cast Stem High School	Public	9-12	11914 Dragon Ln	San Antonio	78252	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-4300	210	20	10.5	66.7%	16 (7.6%)	8 (3.8%)	180 (85.7%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	71.3	392^nd of 1987 public high schools	80.3%		64.7	563^rd of 1961 public high schools	71.3%	171	25.0	68.5	76.3	77.8	98.2							$13,798	$1,617	$12,181
Southwest Legacy High School	Public	9-12	4495 Verano Pkwy Bldg 100	Von Ormy	78073	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 623-6539	2,014	120	16.7	88.6%	49 (2.4%)	49 (2.4%)	1,900 (94.3%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	24.5	1535^th of 1987 public high schools	22.7%		26	1476^th of 1961 public high schools	24.7%	59	13.0	34.6	38.2	45.9	59.6							$10,508	$1,336	$9,171
Lytle Daep	Public	7-12	15437 Cottage St	Lytle	78052	Atascosa County	Lytle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 709-5130	10	1	6.1	70.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	1639^th of 1987 public high schools	17.5%					(n/a)	0.0	16.7	50.0									$38,112	$589	$37,523
South San Antonio H S - West Campus	Public	9-12	5622 Ray Ellison Blvd	San Antonio	78242	Bexar County	South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 977-7000	521	43	11.9	97.3%	16 (3.1%)	20 (3.8%)	478 (91.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	11	1769^th of 1987 public high schools	11.0%		9.3	1764^th of 1961 public high schools	10.0%	5	20.3	23.6	15.3	26.0	48.1							$17,751	$1,828	$15,924
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	5555 Old Pearsall Rd	San Antonio	78242	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4300	613	35	17.5	88.7%	29 (4.7%)	12 (2.0%)	568 (92.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	30.4	1398^th of 1987 public high schools	29.6%					(n/a)	29.7	37.2	33.7	57.9	66.7	63.1	51.6	46.5	31.8	39.5	17.8	$9,728	$1,549	$8,179
Frank L Madla Early College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1400 W Villaret Blvd	San Antonio	78224	Bexar County	New Frontiers Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 486-3686	163	9	18.1	67.5%	10 (6.1%)	2 (1.2%)	151 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.3	728^th of 1987 public high schools	63.4%		68.2	470^th of 1961 public high schools	76.0%	258	25.0	50.0	78.8	84.9	58.0							$9,882	$1,442	$8,440
Lytle High School	Public	9-12	18975 W Fm 2790 S	Lytle	78052	Atascosa County	Lytle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 709-5105	487	38	12.6	72.9%	72 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	409 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	27.3	1466^th of 1987 public high schools	26.2%		33.3	1317^th of 1961 public high schools	32.8%	149	12.8	37.2	48.1	53.7	49.0							$14,095	$1,220	$12,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy

Is Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy a good school?

Yes! Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 1987 Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?

Students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy are 85% Hispanic, 12% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy in?

Somerset Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy.

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