LANIER H S

1514 W CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207

1,620 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sidney Lanier High School, located in the historic West Side of San Antonio, is a storied institution within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Steeped in tradition and community pride, the school has long served as a focal point for the local neighborhood. It is well-regarded for its strong sense of identity, often celebrated through its long-standing school spirit, vibrant athletics programs, and a deep-rooted commitment to honoring the cultural heritage of its surrounding community.

Academically and programmatically, Lanier High School offers a variety of paths for its students, including career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive environment that aims to bridge the gap between academic instruction and real-world application. As part of a district-wide effort to modernize and expand opportunities, Lanier continues to evolve, focusing on student achievement and fostering a resilient, "Voks" pride that defines the student experience.

1,620

Total Students

104.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LANIER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	1,502
Black	38
Asian	30
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,502 (92.7%)
White
42 (2.6%)
Black
38 (2.3%)
Asian
30 (1.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
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)978-7910
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 520

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 301