Smithson Valley H S
Spring Branch, TX · Comal ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
283rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
14001 HWY 46 W, Spring Branch, TX 78070
(830)885-1000NCES ID 481473000974Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smithson Valley H S 283rd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 83% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 83th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,137 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,057 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 57.6% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.0% | 34.0% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $575K in zip 78070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Smithson Valley H S in?
Smithson Valley H S is part of the Comal ISD district in Spring Branch, Texas.
Is Smithson Valley H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smithson Valley H S 283rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Smithson Valley H S?
White 58%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (2,057 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smithson Valley H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78070 is $575K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.