Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, El Paso Academy West 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Paso Academy West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
El Paso Academy West's student population of 141 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Paso Academy West 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 West is 0.08, 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
#4207 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 El Paso Academy West's ranking?
El Paso Academy West is ranked #4207 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Paso Academy West?
The graduation rate of El Paso Academy West is 65-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend El Paso Academy West?
141 students attend El Paso Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of El Paso Academy West students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso Academy West?
El Paso Academy West has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso Academy West offer ?
El Paso Academy West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Paso Academy West part of?
El Paso Academy West is part of El Paso Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso Academy West located?
El Paso Academy West is located in the West Green neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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