Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Aim College & Career Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aim College & Career Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aim College & Career Prep's student population of 89 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aim College & Career Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aim College & Career Prep is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7509 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aim College & Career Prep's ranking?
Aim College & Career Prep is ranked #7509 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aim College & Career Prep often compared to?
Aim College & Career Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Academy - Galveston, Ball High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aim College & Career Prep?
The graduation rate of Aim College & Career Prep is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Aim College & Career Prep?
89 students attend Aim College & Career Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Aim College & Career Prep students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aim College & Career Prep?
Aim College & Career Prep has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aim College & Career Prep offer ?
Aim College & Career Prep offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Aim College & Career Prep part of?
Aim College & Career Prep is part of Galveston Independent School District.
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