Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Santa Gertrudis Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School's student population of 383 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Gertrudis Academy High School is 0.36, 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
#1985 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Gertrudis Academy High School's ranking?
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School is ranked #1985 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Santa Gertrudis Academy High School often compared to?
Santa Gertrudis Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H M King High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Gertrudis Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Gertrudis Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Santa Gertrudis Academy High School?
383 students attend Santa Gertrudis Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Santa Gertrudis Academy High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Gertrudis Academy High School?
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Gertrudis Academy High School offer ?
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Gertrudis Academy High School part of?
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School is part of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District.
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