HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 1,809 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 119 teachers, HIGHLANDS H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Highlands High School, located on the East Side of San Antonio, is a long-standing institution within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its strong community ties and a rich tradition that spans several generations of local families. The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and career-focused programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
In recent years, Highlands has been a focal point of SAISD’s district-wide efforts to revitalize its high schools through modern facilities and specialized academic pathways. The school emphasizes a supportive environment, focusing on student engagement and academic growth. As a cornerstone of the 78210 zip code, Highlands remains a vital part of its neighborhood’s identity, committed to fostering student success and preparing graduates to contribute to the broader San Antonio community.
For more information, contact HIGHLANDS H S at (210) 438-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210-5599
(210) 438-6800
HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 1,809 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- SAN ANTONIO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,809
- Teachers:
- 119.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,809 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- White
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.