Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sandra Day O'Connor High School is a suburban public school in Helotes, Texas that is part of Northside Independent School District. It serves 2,586 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,586 Students

182 Teachers

12221 Leslie Rd

Helotes, TX 78023 View local requests

http://nisd.net

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Sandra Day O'Connor High School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

64%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sandra Day O'Connor High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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