Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, Kase Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kase Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kase Academy's student population of 81 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kase Academy is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
47%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kase Academy?
The graduation rate of Kase Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kase Academy?
81 students attend Kase Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kase Academy students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kase Academy?
Kase Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kase Academy offer ?
Kase Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kase Academy part of?
Kase Academy is part of Sheldon ISD School District.
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