Serving 9 students in grades 7-8, Second Chance Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Second Chance Academy's student population of 9 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Second Chance Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Second Chance Academy?
9 students attend Second Chance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Second Chance Academy students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Chance Academy?
Second Chance Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Second Chance Academy offer ?
Second Chance Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Second Chance Academy part of?
Second Chance Academy is part of Northside Independent School District.
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