Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, El Paso Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Paso Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
El Paso Academy's student population of 237 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Paso Academy 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 El Paso Academy is 0.12, 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
#5700 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Academy's ranking?
El Paso Academy is ranked #5700 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Paso Academy?
The graduation rate of El Paso Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend El Paso Academy?
237 students attend El Paso Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Paso Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso Academy?
El Paso Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso Academy offer ?
El Paso Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Paso Academy part of?
El Paso Academy is part of El Paso Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso Academy located?
El Paso Academy is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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