Serving 20 students in grades 10-12, Austin Academic Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Austin Academic Center's student population of 20 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Austin Academic Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Academic Center?
20 students attend Austin Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Austin Academic Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Academic Center?
Austin Academic Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Academic Center offer ?
Austin Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Austin Academic Center part of?
Austin Academic Center is part of Sulphur Springs Independent School District.
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