United Step Academy serves 243 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
United Step Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
United Step Academy's student population of 243 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of United Step Academy is 0.02, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend United Step Academy?
243 students attend United Step Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of United Step Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Step Academy?
United Step Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does United Step Academy offer ?
United Step Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is United Step Academy part of?
United Step Academy is part of United Independent School District.
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