Stevens High School

Stevens High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 N Ellison Dr,  San Antonio, TX
Northside Independent School District (San Antonio)
3.8
3.0
2,758 Students
C+
Niche Grade
John Paul Stevens High School is a part of the Northside Independent School District. As with all Northside schools in the district, John Paul Stevens High School is named for a United States Supreme Court justice. Former Associate Justice John Paul Stevens attended the school's dedication in 2005. The high school enrolled over 2,800 students in the 2020-21 school year. There are 165 full-time teachers, resulting in a student to teacher ratio of 17:1, which is in line with the national average. Stevens High School serves students in grades nine through 12, and ranks 9,342 out of 18,000 high schools in the nation, according to U.S. News. Rankings are based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare their students for high school. Stevens High School offers advanced placement courses designed to challenge students beyond the standard course material in given subjects. Dual credit programs are also available which allow students to earn college credits before graduation. Along with a standard curriculum, Stevens High School offers both a gifted and talented program and a career and technical program. Stevens High School is located in the western portion of San Antonio, serving the northwestern section of the Westover Hills Neighborhood District and a much broader area to the northwest.

School Details

Head of School
Mr Harold Maldonado
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
163
Full Time Teachers
163
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
11.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
8%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
83.4%
Black
6.6%
White
6.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Texas at San Antonio 754 Students
University of Texas - Austin 511 Students
Northwest Vista College 476 Students
Texas A&M University 467 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 422 Students
Texas State University 413 Students
Baylor University 244 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 230 Students
Rice University 215 Students
Texas Tech University 210 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 158 Students
Nursing 155 Students
Psychology 139 Students
Business 130 Students
Education 80 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 61 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 537 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/16/2025
Stevens shows appreciation towards teachers, faculty, and students who have perfect attendance. And it has CAST a department for students who want to be a teacher, coach. Stevens has lots of clubs you could participate in, and if you ever need help teachers stay after school or come early in the morning to come and help wether it is for a test or a assignment you didn't quiet understand.
4.0 Freshman
12/7/2024
The best part about being at Stevens is that we have all the resources we could need and we have good sports equipment. The worst experience I've had at Stevens is that I'm missing both a Spanish teacher and a culinary teacher. There haven't been any actual teachers in those classes besides substitutes. I would like to have a teacher in those classes because I'm only able to do worksheets instead of any labs or hands-on activities.
4.0 Junior
11/11/2024
On thing I would like to see change is being able to bring food from off campus.Recently they implemented a rule on this matter and it has just become a hindrance rather than help.I completely understand they are doing for safety of the campus but I feel we could come up with a compromise.Although apart from that this school has a fun atmosphere and every week there is some kind of event with the school is always in school spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
1/31/2020
Very good. I had three children go to school here and the faculty was very supportive. They seem to have a good system in place. For a large school they are excellent. Always felt like they genuinely cared for our kids.
5.0 parent
10/12/2019
I have no bad complaints about this school. My son is a sophomore this year and is very involved in the marching band and does well! The Stevens Falcons marching band is one of the best & always makes the top 10 at competitions. The teachers are very good about communicating by email if there is any...
5.0 parent
6/19/2019
My daughter is now going into her Senior year here and we have LOVED this school! We have never had any negative issues. I think the experience is what you make it. My child is doing very well academically and is involved in multiple extra curricular activities, her teachers are great, the staff I'v...
1.0 parent
3/21/2018
This school is so horrible. I will be glad when the year is over

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Stevens High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Antonio, TX and is served by the Northside Independent School District (San Antonio) in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,758 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Stevens High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $305,530. Discover additional schools in the area, like Warren High School, Legacy Christian Academy, BASIS San Antonio- Jack Lewis Jr. Campus, and more. Learn more about what San Antonio has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stevens High School.

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