American Youthworks Charter School serves 156 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
American Youthworks Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend American Youthworks Charter School?
156 students attend American Youthworks Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of American Youthworks Charter School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Youthworks Charter School?
American Youthworks Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does American Youthworks Charter School offer ?
American Youthworks Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is American Youthworks Charter School part of?
American Youthworks Charter School is part of American Youthworks Charter School District.
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