For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,786 students in 78252, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78252, TX are Cast Stem High School, Southwest High School and Southwest Legacy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78252 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78252, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78252 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78252, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cast Stem High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4300
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11690 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4500
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 622-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Legacy High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4495 Verano Pkwy Bldg 100
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6539
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 623-6539
Gr: 9-12 | 2,250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78252, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78252, TX include Cast Stem High School, Southwest High School and Southwest Legacy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78252?
3 public high schools are located in 78252.
What is the racial composition of students in 78252?
78252 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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