Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy serves 739 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
739 students

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%

Black
7%
13%

White
2%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy?
739 students attend Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy?
Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy part of?
Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
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