Southwest Texas High School in San Marcos, TX enrolls 101 students in grades 8 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
The school offers a career, vocational, and technical education program with an Islamic orientation.
Southwest Texas High School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 24 teachers serving its student body.
The student population is 74 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local area.
Nearby private schools include Advent Ridge Academy and San Marcos Center School, which serve a range of grade levels and have higher student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational/Technical School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southwest Texas High School?
The application deadline for Southwest Texas High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Southwest Texas High School is Advent Ridge Academy (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Marcos Center School
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Wonderland School
(Christian)
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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