Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, Options High School 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Options High School's student population of 72 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options High School is 0.08, 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)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options High School?
The graduation rate of Options High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Options High School?
72 students attend Options High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Options High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options High School?
Options High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Options High School offer ?
Options High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Options High School part of?
Options High School is part of Socorro ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Options High School located?
Options High School is located in the Southview neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Southview.
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