Serving 2,793 students in grades 9-12, Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Byron P Steele Ii High School's student population of 2,793 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,793 students
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron P Steele Ii High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2523 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
44%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
26%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron P Steele Ii High School's ranking?
Byron P Steele Ii High School is ranked #2523 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Byron P Steele Ii High School often compared to?
Byron P Steele Ii High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel Clemens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron P Steele Ii High School?
The graduation rate of Byron P Steele Ii High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Byron P Steele Ii High School?
2,793 students attend Byron P Steele Ii High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Byron P Steele Ii High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron P Steele Ii High School?
Byron P Steele Ii High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron P Steele Ii High School offer ?
Byron P Steele Ii High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron P Steele Ii High School part of?
Byron P Steele Ii High School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.
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