MEDINA VALLEY H S

2,147 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Medina Valley High School, located in Castroville, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary campus for the Medina Valley Independent School District. Situated just west of San Antonio, the school functions as a central hub for a community that balances its rich historical roots with rapid suburban growth. The campus is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community pride, often serving as the focal point for local athletics, academic programs, and extracurricular activities that bring the surrounding rural and residential areas together.

Academically and extracurricularly, Medina Valley High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school supports a wide array of programs, ranging from advanced placement courses and career-technical education (CTE) to competitive UIL sports and fine arts. As the district continues to expand due to the region's increasing population, the school remains committed to maintaining its traditional identity while adapting to the needs of a modern, growing student body.

2,147

Total Students

126.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEDINA VALLEY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	1,341
Black	121
Asian	20
Two or More	95
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,341 (62.5 %)
White
552 (25.7 %)
Black
121 (5.6 %)
Two or More
95 (4.4 %)
Asian
20 (0.9 %)
American Indian
11 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MEDINA VALLEY ISD
Phone:	(830)931-2243
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,042
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	260

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 602

Grade 10 559

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 449