Serving 21 students in grades 8-11, Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County's student population of 21 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County 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 Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is 0.62, 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
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County's ranking?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is ranked #7570 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
21 students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 19% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County offer ?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County part of?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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