Sandra Day O'Connor High School is a public high school in Helotes, Texas, United States, in the San Antonio metropolitan area. It is a part of the Northside Independent School District.
Serving 2,535 students in grades 9-12, O'connor High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 2,535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'connor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
O'connor High School's student population of 2,535 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Old gold
School Rankings
O'connor High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'connor High School is 0.52, which is less 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
#1549 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
63%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
30%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'connor High School's ranking?
O'connor High School is ranked #1549 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are O'connor High School often compared to?
O'connor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandeis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of O'connor High School?
The graduation rate of O'connor High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend O'connor High School?
2,535 students attend O'connor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of O'connor High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'connor High School?
O'connor High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'connor High School offer ?
O'connor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is O'connor High School part of?
O'connor High School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is O'connor High School located?
O'connor High School is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of Helotes, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Far West Side.
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