Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School's student population of 47 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School 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 Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is 0.00, 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
#5303 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School's ranking?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is ranked #5303 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School?
The graduation rate of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School?
47 students attend Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School offer ?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School part of?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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