Smithson Valley High School
School Overview
Smithson Valley High School is a public school located in Spring Branch, Texas. It is a school in Comal Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 63% of students are proficient in Math learning and 75% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,759 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 170 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,759 students are attending Smithson Valley High School. By gender, there are 1,436 and 1,323 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Smithson Valley High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 434 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 112 | 64 | 48 |
| Asian | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Black | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| White | 290 | 168 | 122 |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 434 | 246 | 188 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 170 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Smithson Valley High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 0.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 170 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 170 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 46 | 27.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 124 | 72.9% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 552 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 44,076 Households |
| Population | 125,639 |
| Male | 63,788 |
| Female | 62,435 |
| Child Population | 39,660 |
| Total Housing Units | 49,027 Units |
| Average House Value | $294,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,221 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% |
| Average Household Income | $85,633 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.29% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Smithson Valley High School offers 24 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 762 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 314 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Smithson Valley High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 24 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 762 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 206 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 215 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 662 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 314 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Comal Independent School District
In Comal Independent School District, 39 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.