Summary:
The 78212 zip code area of San Antonio, Texas is home to 11 schools serving grades PK-12, including 5 elementary schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This area features a mix of traditional public schools and high-performing public charter schools, with the charter schools consistently outperforming their district and state counterparts across key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and college readiness.
The standout schools in this area are Advanced Learning Academy, a public charter school serving grades PK-12 that ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools and top 10% of Texas high schools, as well as Mark Twain Dual Language Academy, a public charter elementary school (PK-8) that ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. The Great Hearts Monte Vista and Great Hearts Monte Vista North schools, part of the highly-regarded Great Hearts network, also consistently rank in the top 10-15% of Texas schools in their respective grade levels.
In contrast, the traditional public schools in the San Antonio Independent School District struggle, with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and weaker test score performance compared to the charter schools. The alternative and smaller schools, such as Positive Solutions Charter and Rise Inspire Academy, also face significant challenges, highlighting the importance of school choice and access to high-quality educational options for families in this area.
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