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2023 Best Public High Schools in the San Antonio Area

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  1. #1 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus

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    BASIS Texas Charter Schools, TX,

    6-12,

    61 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says There are many things that I like about Basis Shavano. First off, the school provides a wide variety of classes and extracurriculars students can choose from, enabling them to enroll into classes or....

    Read 61 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,050,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  2. #2 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Health Careers High School

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    Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), TX,

    9-12,

    629 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Health Careers High School is by far the best high school anyone can attend here in San Antonio! Theres something here for everybody. No matter who you are or who you will be, you can learn a lot....

    Read 629 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 905,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  3. #5 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    International School of the Americas

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    North East Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    292 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says This school gives diverse learning opportunities through unconventional teaching methods. Through project based curriculums, combining lesson plans through all subjects, requiring a B average or...Being a free, non-tuition magnet school, it maintains a balanced demographic by lottery picking its students from all areas of the city. There needs to be more schools like this in America. The....

    Read 292 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 487,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  4. #6 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School

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    Boerne Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    382 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Boerne Champion offers students many opportunities starting from the moment they walk into the doors their freshman year. They provide many options for both students who know what they want to study....

    Read 382 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,883,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  5. #8 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Alamo Heights High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Alamo Heights Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    332 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Alamo Heights High School is full of funding and opportunities that exponentially benefit its students. The culture of the school is very much a double edged sword; the majority of students are high....

    Read 332 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,671,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  6. #10 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    School of Science & Technology San Antonio

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    School of Science & Technology, TX,

    6-12,

    143 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Works Here says I am a proud teacher at SST. I have taught in other districts in the public domain, but SST is so much different. It is a family! The students who attend here are amazing. They inspire me to be a better educator. Our students have designed and created 3-D printed hands for children born with missing limbs. I am in awe of the...I have been part of this family for 5 years and plan to stay here until I retire. In my opinion, there is no better school out there! The administration treats the faculty with respect and I feel...More importantly, the administration care very much about the students, as well. Many were former educators or counselors at this school. They know all the students and really listen to students'...SST truly is the best place to be!.

    Read 143 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 446,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

  7. #12 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Byron P. Steele II High School

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    Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    568 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says High school was a transformative phase in my life, encompassing moments of both fondness and frustration. What I liked about high school was the opportunity to explore various subjects, discover my....

    Read 568 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 2,610,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  8. #13 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Robert G. Cole Middle/High School

    Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, TX,

    6-12,

    155 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Robert G. Cole is a military school on Fort Sam Airforce Base. Because of its nature, the school houses some of the most respectful people I have had the pleasure of talking to. The students know....

    Read 155 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 697,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  9. #14 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Judson Early College Academy

    Judson Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    535 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Judson Early College Academy is a great school for anyone who is interested in getting a preview of the college experience. From day one, everything is designed to prepare you for not only your....

    Read 535 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 441,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  10. #15 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    O'Connor High School

    Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), TX,

    9-12,

    604 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience here at O'Connor High School has been like no other because this community is full of diverse people who come with brilliance and are ready to learn each and every single day. This....

    Read 604 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 3,113,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  11. #18 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Young Women's Leadership Academy

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    San Antonio Independent School District, TX,

    6-12,

    63 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Two-time Blue Ribbon school, recognized for outstanding academic achievement, Young Women's Leadership Academy is an exceptionally well school, providing students with skills for college readiness.....

    Read 63 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 588,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  12. #19 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Randolph High School

    Randolph Field Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    126 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says It is a good school. While being on a military base, it is still diverse enough but we have have something in common, being a military child. And the support offered by the school and faculty....

    Read 126 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 468,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  13. #22 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Smithson Valley High School

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    Comal Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    448 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Smithson Valley is one of the best schools in Texas. The academics are extremely competitive and so are the sports teams. Every teacher there is nice with an exception of a few older teachers. The....

    Read 448 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 3,123,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

  14. #23 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Churchill High School

    Blue checkmark.

    North East Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    506 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I moved to San Antonio the summer before my junior year, and since then, I've had an excellent experience at Churchill High School. This high school has some of the most remarkable and passionate....

    Read 506 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 2,617,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  15. #24 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Canyon High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Comal Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    431 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says The first thing I learned when I started school at CHS was that anyone is welcome anywhere! The staff and faculty are super welcoming to new students, previous students, and students that are....

    Read 431 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 2,469,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  16. #25 Best Public High Schools in San Antonio Area.

    Great Hearts Northern Oaks

    Blue checkmark.

    Great Hearts Academy - Texas, TX,

    K-12,

    19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The incredible focus on the humanities is showcased through the Senior Thesis, a year-long project of 15-20 pages and a Senior Defense. History and literature are combined into Humane Letters, where...The culture of excellence and grit can be hard to measure up to, but dedicated students will find their home here. The student body is incredibly welcoming and sincere..

    Read 19 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 1,400,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

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