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South San Antonio H S - West Campus

5622 RAY ELLISON BLVD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78242

About South San Antonio H S - West Campus

South San Antonio HS - West Campus is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas, for students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 590 students. It is one of three high schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District and has about 14 students for every teacher. The school is known as one of the best because it is dedicated to preparing students for college. It has a strong Advanced Placement program that 44% of students participate in. The campus reflects a community with a lot of different cultures. 97% of the students are minorities, and about 93% of them are from low-income families. According to academic proficiency data, 26% of students are good at reading and 1% are good at math. The school helps students get ready for college by offering tests like the SAT and ACT. South San Antonio HS - West Campus is known as one of the best schools for giving students individual attention and creating a supportive environment that helps them grow and succeed in school, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

South San Antonio H S - West Campus Contact Information

Address

5622 RAY ELLISON BLVD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78242

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Phone

(210) 977-7000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 1%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 1% in Math and 26% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
519
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1280 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South San Antonio H S - West Campus

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.89%
Asian 0.39%
Hispanic 93.83%
Black 2.12%
Two+ Races 0.58%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.89%
Asian
0.39%
Hispanic
93.83%
Black
2.12%
Two+ Races
0.58%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 519
46.82%
243 Female
53.18%
276 Male

Student Population

519 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

259 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The district's choice to make the campus a specialized academy for the 2025–2026 school year is having a big impact. There are now more Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways for students to choose from, and there is a renewed focus on personalized graduation plans that help each student stay on track. The school also just started a new mentorship program that pairs upperclassmen with professionals in the area to give them real-world experience in fields that are in high demand.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at South San Antonio H S - West Campus are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does South San Antonio H S - West Campus encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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