Alta Academy (Closed 2009)

Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
490 students
This chart display total students of Alta Academy by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Alta Academy by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Alta Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
91%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alta Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
7%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Alta Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
2%
26%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Alta Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alta Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Alta Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alta Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alta Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alta Academy?
490 students attend Alta Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alta Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Alta Academy offer ?
Alta Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alta Academy part of?
Alta Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Links