Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Crosswinds 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosswinds Accelerated High School's student population of 536 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crosswinds Accelerated High School 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 Crosswinds Accelerated High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8173 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crosswinds Accelerated High School's ranking?
Crosswinds Accelerated High School is ranked #8173 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crosswinds Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Crosswinds Accelerated High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Crosswinds Accelerated High School?
536 students attend Crosswinds Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Crosswinds Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crosswinds Accelerated High School?
Crosswinds Accelerated High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crosswinds Accelerated High School offer ?
Crosswinds Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Crosswinds Accelerated High School part of?
Crosswinds Accelerated High School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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