SMITHSON VALLEY H S

COMAL ISD
14001 HWY 46 W
SPRING BRANCH, TX 78070
2,332 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Smithson Valley High School (SVHS), located in Spring Branch, Texas, is the flagship high school of the Comal Independent School District. Serving a suburban community in the Texas Hill Country, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic programs and its consistent ability to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus is deeply rooted in its local community, fostering a culture that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals.

Beyond the classroom, Smithson Valley is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its highly successful athletic programs and school spirit. The school's identity is frequently associated with a competitive tradition in sports, such as football and baseball, as well as an active fine arts department. This combination of community engagement, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to academic rigor makes SVHS a central pillar of the Spring Branch area, consistently drawing families to the district for its reputation and student-centered environment.
2,332
Total Students
146.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,327 (56.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    798 (34.2 %)
  • Two or More
    91 (3.9 %)
  • Black
    68 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    30 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.4 %)
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: COMAL ISD
Phone: (830)885-1000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 146.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 249
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* 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 9 519
Grade 10 495
Grade 11 505
Grade 12 813
Gender Ratio