James Madison High School is a public high school, named after U.S. President James Madison, located in the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas and classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 2,703 students in grades 9-12, Madison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Madison High School's student population of 2,703 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Navy Blue, Burnt Orange
School Rankings
Madison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5824 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison High School's ranking?
Madison High School is ranked #5824 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Madison High School often compared to?
Madison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School, Johnson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Madison High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madison High School?
2,703 students attend Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Madison High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison High School?
Madison High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madison High School offer ?
Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madison High School part of?
Madison High School is part of North East Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison High School located?
Madison High School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Uptown.
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