Agriculture Science & Technology Academy at Sandra Day O'Connor HS Upgrades

Northside Independent School District completed a $20,000,000 new construction project at Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes. The 55,000 sq ft expansion, filed as the Agriculture Science & Technology Academy upgrades, included the removal of an existing livestock barn and the addition of new poultry and administrative facilities. TDLR closed the project file in December 2024, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The scope of work involved significant site development and specialized infrastructure. The project included the construction of a new poultry barn labeled 'T' and a shop building labeled 'Q'. It also featured a storage building and a new Admin/Food Science building equipped with a dedicated food processing area and classrooms. Site utilities, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, and technical work were part of the comprehensive build.

Project Scale and Context

With an estimated cost of $20,000,000, the project represents a substantial investment in educational infrastructure. The cost per square foot is $364, which is above the Bexar County median of $115 for new construction filings. The scheduled build window of 376 days is longer than the county median of 207 days, reflecting the complexity of the work. This project is one of several recent developments by the district, which has registered six other projects totaling $47,923,172 in the region.

KNRG Architects served as the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist was Stephen A. Meyer. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2023, with construction starting in December 2023. The filing indicated a completion date of December 2024, which has passed. The project involved public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a school district facility.

Location and Area Profile

The school is located at 12221 Leslie Road in Helotes, Bexar County. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 78023, the area has a population of about 28,585 and a median household income of $129,701. The median owner-occupied home value in the area is $393,800. Housing in the region is predominantly owner-occupied, with approximately 10,050 housing units recorded.