School of Science and Technology Discovery, TX

Original Research by School Decision on School of Science and Technology Discovery

The School of Science and Technology Discovery is a public charter district in Bexar County, Texas, serving roughly a small to mid-sized student population across multiple campuses spanning prekindergarten through grade 12. The district operates nine locations, with several in the San Antonio area and others extending into the Houston region. It is defined by a Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum that begins in kindergarten, with concentrated STEM pathways starting in fourth grade.

On state assessments, the district shows an uneven but generally improving profile. English language arts proficiency improves notably as students advance: third grade sits at a modest level, fourth grade grows modestly, but by sixth and seventh grade proficiency reaches solidly above half, and by eighth grade rises further. Mathematics proficiency is mixed across grades tested, ranging from lower in elementary to stronger in middle grades. Science proficiency is a softer area, with fifth grade showing notably lower mastery and eighth grade at a moderate level. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade is similarly modest. Taken as a whole, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Bexar County's districts, a meaningful strength in a field of many comparison peers.

Chronic absenteeism data also puts the district in the top quartile countywide, suggesting strong attendance engagement. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other county districts, which may reflect operational efficiency or constraints depending on how families assess resource allocation.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial African American population, smaller Asian and white populations, and very small numbers of other racial and ethnic groups. Specific enrollment counts for free-or-reduced-price lunch, students with individualized education plans, and English learners were not available in the data provided.

The district has been expanding, with newly constructed campuses in San Antonio and the Houston area opening or planned for recent school years to serve grades prekindergarten through 6 or 12 depending on the location. All nine campuses earned either A or B accountability ratings in the most recent state evaluation cycle, a sustained strength that signals consistent operational quality. The college-prep and STEM focus is the core draw for families choosing SST over traditional public schools; this is not a choice driven by geography or default, but rather by pedagogical intent and track record.

High school enrollment data shows small numbers of students in grades 9 through 12, indicating either that the oldest grades are served at dedicated college-prep high school locations, or that the district's model is weighted toward elementary and middle years, a parent may want to clarify with the district directly. Graduation rate data was not available, so prospective families with high school aged children should request outcomes for the college-prep high schools explicitly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,967

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 56%

Black 21%

White 13%

Asian 7%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

60%

Gr 4

51%

69%

Gr 5

60%

73%

Gr 6

65%

76%

Gr 7

69%

81%

Gr 8

70%

85%

Math

Gr 3

39%

—

Gr 4

34%

53%

Gr 5

40%

56%

Gr 6

46%

54%

Gr 7

55%

70%

Gr 8

56%

68%

Science

Gr 5

22%

41%

Gr 8

46%

36%

Social studies

Gr 8

31%

56%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

SST HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE PREP H S

SST SUGAR LAND COLLEGE PREP H S

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

42%

Grade 4

49%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

58%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

58%

Grade 4

69%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

76%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

29%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

41%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.