Serving 602 students in grades 6-12, High Point Academy ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
High Point Academy's student population of 602 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Point Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Academy is 0.59, 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
#4047 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
57%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 is High Point Academy's ranking?
High Point Academy is ranked #4047 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point Academy?
The graduation rate of High Point Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend High Point Academy?
602 students attend High Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of High Point Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Point Academy offer ?
High Point Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is High Point Academy part of?
High Point Academy is part of High Point Academy School District.
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