The Academy of Creative Education is a nationally recognized, non-traditional, non-punitive model high school for students at risk of dropping out in the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. ACE was established in 1991 to offer classes for at-risk youth between 16–21 years old.
Academy Of Creative Education serves 91 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Creative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Creative Education's student population of 91 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academy Of Creative Education is 0.41, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Creative Education?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Creative Education is 50-54%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy Of Creative Education?
91 students attend Academy Of Creative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Academy Of Creative Education students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Creative Education?
Academy Of Creative Education has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Of Creative Education offer ?
Academy Of Creative Education offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Academy Of Creative Education part of?
Academy Of Creative Education is part of North East Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Creative Education located?
Academy Of Creative Education is located in the San Antonio International Airport Vicinity neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 27 other public schools located in San Antonio International Airport Vicinity.
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