Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Options Early Graduation High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options Early Graduation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Options Early Graduation High School's student population of 69 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Options Early Graduation High School 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 Options Early Graduation High School is 0.61, 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
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
49%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options Early Graduation High School's ranking?
Options Early Graduation High School is ranked #3126 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options Early Graduation High School?
The graduation rate of Options Early Graduation High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Options Early Graduation High School?
69 students attend Options Early Graduation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Options Early Graduation High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options Early Graduation High School?
Options Early Graduation High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Options Early Graduation High School offer ?
Options Early Graduation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Options Early Graduation High School part of?
Options Early Graduation High School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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