San Antonio, TX, August 24, 2025
News Summary
Two San Antonio high schools, Basis San Antonio and the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, have achieved impressive national rankings for 2025. Additionally, local developments include new state ID designs, a returned library book overdue by 82 years, and ongoing discussions regarding the Project Marvel sports-and-development initiative. The rankings reflect academic performance and college readiness, impacting community decisions and confidence in local education, while population growth trends in New Braunfels signal regional changes.
San Antonio — Two San Antonio high schools have placed prominently in the 2025 national high school rankings, with additional local developments including updated state ID designs, a long-overdue library return, shifting population trends in nearby New Braunfels, and ongoing debate over a major city sports-and-development proposal.
Top-line results: local schools in national standings
The Shavano campus of Basis San Antonio is ranked 7th among high schools in Texas and 58th nationally for 2025. The Young Women’s Leadership Academy (a campus in the San Antonio Independent School District) is also listed among the top 100 high schools in the United States, ranked 11th in Texas and 98th nationwide. Both schools appear on the national list of the top 25 charter schools, with Basis San Antonio now identified among the top charter programs nationally and placed 14th in the charter-school rankings.
Other local school movement
Idea Carver College Preparatory is highlighted among the national placements as well, ranking 51st across the nation and 29th in Texas for 2025, a slip from its position the previous year. Basis San Antonio’s national ranking improved from its 2024 placement (previously 64th) to its current 58th position. The Young Women’s Leadership Academy also advanced in the state standings, moving from 14th in Texas to 11th in 2025.
How the rankings were determined
The national ranking organization evaluated roughly 24,000 public high schools across the country using six factors. Those measures include college readiness and performance on state assessments among other academic indicators. A managing editor at the ranking organization described the purpose of the rankings as helping families and communities make informed educational decisions based on measurable criteria.
Other local and regional developments
New driver license and ID designs
The Texas Department of Public Safety unveiled new designs for driver licenses and identification cards intended to increase security and improve readability. The new cards are scheduled to launch statewide on August 18, 2025.
Library item returned after 82 years
A book that had been overdue for 82 years was returned to the San Antonio Public Library system. The return included a note indicating a family member’s inability to pay for the book at the time of borrowing decades earlier.
Population shifts: New Braunfels growth
New Braunfels was identified as the second most moved-to ZIP code
Project Marvel and local political debate
Local officials and community figures are engaged in a dispute over Project Marvel, a proposed sports-and-development initiative. San Antonio’s mayor publicly pressed for an independent economic impact study before the project advances. A local celebrity known for public appearances raised concerns about the potential relocation of the Spurs basketball team to another city if the project does not move forward. Competing proposals related to how costs would be split between stakeholders are scheduled for discussion at an upcoming City Council meeting.
Why these items matter
High school rankings, changes to state identification documents, long-overdue library returns, migration trends, and high-profile development proposals can affect public confidence, municipal budgets, enrollment decisions, real estate markets, and civic debate. The rankings offer families comparative data on academic outcomes, while the Project Marvel deliberations will influence public spending choices and the city’s long-term economic strategy.
Next steps and timelines
Districts and families typically review ranking releases for planning and outreach in the months following the publication. The Texas Department of Public Safety will begin issuing redesigned cards on August 18, 2025. City Council will place cost-sharing proposals for Project Marvel on its agenda for consideration; the council discussion is expected to determine whether further independent study will be commissioned or whether any proposal will advance to final approval.
FAQ
Which San Antonio schools were nationally ranked in 2025?
The Shavano campus of Basis San Antonio and the Young Women’s Leadership Academy were included among the nation’s top high schools in 2025. Idea Carver College Preparatory also held a national placement.
What specific rankings did each school receive?
Basis San Antonio (Shavano) is ranked 7th in Texas and 58th nationally; Young Women’s Leadership Academy is 11th in Texas and 98th nationally; Idea Carver is 29th in Texas and 51st nationally.
How are the national rankings calculated?
The rankings are based on six factors, including college readiness and state assessment performance, covering about 24,000 public high schools nationwide.
When do the new Texas driver license and ID designs take effect?
The Texas Department of Public Safety is scheduled to launch the redesigned driver licenses and ID cards on August 18, 2025.
What is the status of Project Marvel?
Project Marvel is under active local debate. Officials have requested an independent economic impact study before advancing, and competing proposals on cost-sharing are scheduled for City Council discussion.
What happened to the overdue library book?
An overdue book was returned to the San Antonio Public Library after 82 years with a note explaining a family member’s past inability to pay for it.
Key features table
| School | Texas Rank (2025) | National Rank (2025) | Charter Rank (national) | Change from 2024 (state/national) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis San Antonio (Shavano) | 7 | 58 | 14 (charter) | Improved from 64th nationally (2024) |
| Young Women’s Leadership Academy | 11 | 98 | Top 25 (charter list) | Moved up from 14th in Texas |
| Idea Carver College Preparatory | 29 | 51 | — | Declined from previous year |
Timeline
| Date | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (ranking release) | National high school rankings published; local schools placed among top statewide and national listings | Ranking organization release |
| August 18, 2025 | New Texas driver license and ID card designs launched | Texas Department of Public Safety |
| 2025 (returned) | Library book returned after 82 years | San Antonio Public Library |
| 2025 | New Braunfels listed as 2nd most moved-to ZIP code | Migration analysis (2025) |
| 2025 (ongoing) | Project Marvel debate; City Council to consider cost-splitting proposals | City officials / council agenda |
Simple visual statistics
Comparison of national ranks (longer bar indicates better placement).
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Additional Resources
- CultureMap San Antonio
- Wikipedia: San Antonio
- San Antonio Express-News
- Google Search: San Antonio high school rankings
- Austin American-Statesman
- Google Scholar: Texas high school rankings
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Arizona high school incident
- CultureMap San Antonio
- Google News: US news high school rankings
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