Alamo Heights H S vs Cambridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamo Heights H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
Cambridge El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
806 students
| Measure | Alamo Heights H S San Antonio, Texas | Cambridge El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,419 | #904 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4158 of 16,910 | #14954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,569 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamo Heights H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 64.7).
- •Cambridge El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Alamo Heights H S does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Alamo Heights H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 27.9%).
- •Cambridge El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Alamo Heights H S is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 806.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alamo Heights H S better than Cambridge El?
On the Success Index (US), Alamo Heights H S ranks higher (66.5 vs 64.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alamo Heights H S and Cambridge El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamo Heights H S: 1,569. Cambridge El: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamo Heights H S and Cambridge El rank in Texas?
Alamo Heights H S is 287th of 1,419 and Cambridge El is 904th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).