San Antonio, Texas, August 29, 2025
News Summary
BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus has achieved remarkable recognition in national high school rankings, placing No. 58 among over 24,000 public high schools. This ranking secures its position as the top high school in San Antonio and seventh in Texas. The school prides itself on rigorous academic standards, as evidenced by its impressive proficiency rates in reading, science, and math, with all students passing at least one Advanced Placement exam. The Young Women’s Leadership Academy and IDEA Carver College Preparatory also ranked highly, showcasing the academic excellence in the region.
San Antonio, Texas – The BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus has achieved remarkable recognition in the U.S. News & World Report national high school rankings for 2025, placing No. 58 among over 24,000 public high schools across the United States. This ranking positions BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus as the top high school in the San Antonio metro area and the seventh best in Texas.
Notably, every student at BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus has taken and passed at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam, highlighting the school’s commitment to academic excellence. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 99% of its students demonstrating proficiency in both reading and science, and 86% achieving proficiency in math. This reflects the school’s dedication to rigorous academic standards. Although BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus maintained its national ranking from 2024, it did drop one position from last year to No. 14 among charter high schools.
Following closely, the Young Women’s Leadership Academy has been recognized as the No. 2 high school in San Antonio and the No. 11 high school in Texas. This academy is distinguished not only by its academic accomplishments but also by its perfect graduation rate, making it the top institution within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). In the national rankings, Young Women’s Leadership Academy earned the No. 98 spot, an impressive feat that underscores its commitment to educational excellence.
The rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report take into account several critical factors such as graduation rates, college readiness, student proficiency, and the performance of underserved students. These benchmarks provide vital data for families, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding their children’s education.
Additional schools in the area also saw positive movement in their rankings. IDEA Carver College Preparatory ranked No. 51 nationally and No. 29 in Texas for the year 2025. Overall, the state of Texas saw a total of nine high schools make it onto U.S. News’ list of the top 100 high schools in the nation for the 2025-2026 school year. The highest-ranking Texas institution is the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) based in Dallas, which is recognized as No. 9 in the country.
In an important note, U.S. News has announced that it will no longer publish a specific list of top magnet schools this year due to a lack of updated data. As a result, parents and students are encouraged to explore the updated rankings which highlight the overall performance and quality of educational institutions across the country.
Summary of Rankings:
| School Name | National Rank | Texas Rank | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus | 58 | 7 | All students passed AP exams; 99% proficiency in reading/science; 86% in math. |
| Young Women’s Leadership Academy | 98 | 11 | Perfect graduation rate; top school in SAISD. |
| IDEA Carver College Preparatory | 51 | 29 | Strong community focus and academic results. |
FAQs
What factors does U.S. News & World Report use to rank high schools?
U.S. News considers graduation rates, college readiness, proficiency in core subjects, and the performance of underserved students when determining high school rankings.
How did BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus perform on AP exams?
All students at BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus took and passed at least one AP exam, indicating strong academic performance.
What is the significance of the rankings for families?
The rankings provide essential data that help families make informed decisions about their children’s education, allowing them to evaluate school performance and options.
Why was there no ranking for magnet schools this year?
U.S. News discontinued the list of top magnet schools due to insufficient new data for an accurate ranking.
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