Serving 49 students in grades 11-12, Comal 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 higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 11-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comal Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Comal Academy's student population of 49 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Comal Academy is 0.50, 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)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 37% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Comal Academy?
The graduation rate of Comal Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Comal Academy?
49 students attend Comal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Comal Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Comal Academy offer ?
Comal Academy offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Comal Academy part of?
Comal Academy is part of Comal Independent School District.
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