Sonia Sotomayor High School is a public high school in the Northside Independent School District of San Antonio, Texas, United States. The school is named after Supreme Court justice, Sonia Sotomayor. She became the first woman of color, first Hispanic, and first Latina to be appointed to the Supreme Court in 2009.
Sotomayor High School serves 2,627 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sotomayor High School's student population of 2,627 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,627 students
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Year Founded
2022
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sotomayor High School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
65%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
17%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Northside Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sotomayor High School?
2,627 students attend Sotomayor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sotomayor High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sotomayor High School?
Sotomayor High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sotomayor High School offer ?
Sotomayor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sotomayor High School part of?
Sotomayor High School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sotomayor High School located?
Sotomayor High School is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Northwest Side.
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