Alta Academy (Closed 2009)

Alta Academy serves 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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.

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