Opport Awareness Center

Opport Awareness Center serves 166 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Opport Awareness Center's student population of 166 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 176% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Opport Awareness Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Opport Awareness Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
13%
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White
15%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Opport Awareness Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Opport Awareness Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Opport Awareness Center?
166 students attend Opport Awareness Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Opport Awareness Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opport Awareness Center?
Opport Awareness Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Opport Awareness Center offer ?
Opport Awareness Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Opport Awareness Center part of?
Opport Awareness Center is part of Katy Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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