Academy High School is a 3A public high school located in Little River, Texas, United States. It is part of the Academy Independent School District located in southern Bell County. During 2022–2023, Slocum High School had an enrollment of 530 students and a student to teacher ratio of 13.45.
Serving 546 students in grades 9-12, Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: ACADMEY H S's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Little River Academy, TX, encompassing approximately 57.8 square miles. Most residents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy High School's student population of 546 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy High School is 0.58, 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
#4893 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
58%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Bee/lady Bee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy High School's ranking?
Academy High School is ranked #4893 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy High School often compared to?
Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belton High School, Troy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Academy High School?
546 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Academy High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy High School?
Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy High School offer ?
Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy High School part of?
Academy High School is part of Academy Independent School District.
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