For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,239 students in 78224, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78224, TX are Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory and South San Antonio High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78224 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78224, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78224 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South San Antonio High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78224, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
Gr: 6-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78224, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alternative School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
Global Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8340 Interstate 35 Access Rd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7550
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7550
Gr: 1-4 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1339 W Chavaneaux
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
Gr: 5-9 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
7811 Kindred St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Life Skills Program For Student Parents Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7335
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7335
Gr: 10-12
So San Antonio Career Ed Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2615 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7350
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7350
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78224, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78224, TX include Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory and South San Antonio High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78224?
2 public high schools are located in 78224.
What is the racial composition of students in 78224?
78224 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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