American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)

1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
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 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(13-14)
20-29%
76%
(13-14)
30-34%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
74%
54%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
13%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
24%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.43

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

(12-13)
20-24%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

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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