For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 186 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, TX are Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) and Santa Maria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Santa Maria, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Maria High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Maria, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Maria Daep
Alternative School
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 10-11 | 4 students
Santa Maria, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, TX include Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) and Santa Maria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Maria?
3 public high schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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