Best Far West Side Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 15,647 students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Far West Side are Idea Mays College Preparatory, Harlan High School and Idea Burke College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brennan High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Mays College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Harlan High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14350 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Idea Burke College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Gr: 6-11 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Western Hills
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8702 Ingram Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 888-9488
Gr: K-11 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Taft High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio)
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8505 Lakeside Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 674-7788
Gr: K-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Brennan High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Cottonwood Way
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,965 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Warren High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9411 Military Dr W
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Stevens High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Ellison N
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative High School
Alternative School
144 Hunt Ln
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 397-7080
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX include Idea Mays College Preparatory, Harlan High School and Idea Burke College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
8 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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