Jay H S vs Lighthouse El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jay H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,118 students
Lighthouse El
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | Jay H S San Antonio, Texas | Lighthouse El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1279 of 1,419 | #4407 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13458 of 16,910 | #44538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,118 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 2,118 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jay H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 20.5).
- •Jay H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 89%).
- •Jay H S does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.2).
- •Jay H S is the larger school with 2,118 students compared with 273.
- •Jay H S is a public school while Lighthouse El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jay H S better than Lighthouse El?
On the Success Index (US), Jay H S ranks higher (29.4 vs 20.5 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 Jay H S and Lighthouse El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay H S: 2,118. Lighthouse El: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay H S and Lighthouse El rank in Texas?
Jay H S is 1279th of 1,419 and Lighthouse El is 4407th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).