Serving 15 students in grades 11-12, Brownwood Accelerated High School 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownwood Accelerated High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brownwood Accelerated High School's student population of 15 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brownwood Accelerated High School is 0.57, 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)21-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownwood Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Brownwood Accelerated High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brownwood Accelerated High School?
15 students attend Brownwood Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brownwood Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownwood Accelerated High School?
Brownwood Accelerated High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownwood Accelerated High School offer ?
Brownwood Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Brownwood Accelerated High School part of?
Brownwood Accelerated High School is part of Brownwood Independent School District.
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