The Spring Branch School of Choice is an alternative school in the Spring Branch Independent School District in Spring Valley Village, Texas, United States. It serves grades 9–12. SBSC was formerly known as Spring Branch High School, which was the first high school in the district.
Academy Of Choice 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: 70-79%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)70%
53%
Black
(19-20)6%
13%
White
(19-20)18%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
2%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)70-79%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Choice?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Choice is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Academy Of Choice?
160 students attend Academy Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Academy Of Choice students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Academy Of Choice offer ?
Academy Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Academy Of Choice part of?
Academy Of Choice is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Choice located?
Academy Of Choice is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Northwest Houston.
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