Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, American Youthworks Service Learning Academy 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% 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
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)20-24%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
American Youthworks Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Youthworks Service Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of American Youthworks Service Learning Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend American Youthworks Service Learning Academy?
170 students attend American Youthworks Service Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of American Youthworks Service Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Youthworks Service Learning Academy?
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does American Youthworks Service Learning Academy offer ?
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is American Youthworks Service Learning Academy part of?
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy is part of American Youthworks Charter School District.
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