Alamo Heights H S vs Howard 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
Howard El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
418 students
| Measure | Alamo Heights H S San Antonio, Texas | Howard El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,419 | #324 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4158 of 16,910 | #5426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 1,569 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 66.5).
- •Alamo Heights H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 23%).
- •Howard El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Alamo Heights H S is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 418.
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 Howard El?
On the Success Index (US), Howard El ranks higher (79.2 vs 66.5 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 Howard 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. Howard El: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamo Heights H S and Howard El rank in Texas?
Alamo Heights H S is 287th of 1,419 and Howard El is 324th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).