Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Stars Accelerated 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 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- 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 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stars Accelerated High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stars Accelerated High School's student population of 32 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stars Accelerated 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 Stars Accelerated High School is 0.51, 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)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
59%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stars Accelerated High School's ranking?
Stars Accelerated High School is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stars Accelerated High School often compared to?
Stars Accelerated High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton High School, Goldthwaite High School by visitors of our site.
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 Stars Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Stars Accelerated High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stars Accelerated High School?
32 students attend Stars Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Stars Accelerated High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stars Accelerated High School?
Stars Accelerated High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stars Accelerated High School offer ?
Stars Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stars Accelerated High School part of?
Stars Accelerated High School is part of Granbury Independent School District.
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