HIGHLANDS H S

1,478 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,478

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	1,321
Black	104
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,321 (89.4%)
Black
104 (7.0%)
White
33 (2.2%)
Two or More
11 (0.7%)
Asian
5 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)438-6800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 497

Grade 10 379

Grade 11 331

Grade 12 271