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San Antonio high schoolers are crushing it on state tests this year, rebounding from last year’s slump across key subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English — except U.S. History, which dipped slightly but still holds above 90% passing. These gains mirror statewide trends, with Biology and English even outperforming pre-pandemic levels. Some credit a new statewide cell phone ban, which educators and districts like North East ISD say may be boosting focus — and scores. But there’s a troubling twist: more students are scoring zero on essay portions, even as overall English scores climb — raising questions about grading consistency. While the big picture looks promising, educators are watching closely for signs of improvement — and potential pitfalls — as younger student results roll in.

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