Chaparral Star Academy is a public charter school in Austin, Texas. It is an open-enrollment, publicly funded charter school in Austin, Texas. The students often participate in out-of-school activities, such as national figure skating, gymnastics, and equestrian competitions.
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chaparral Star Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chaparral Star Academy's student population of 360 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Chaparral Star Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Star Academy is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
26%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
37%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Chaparral Star Academy's ranking?
Chaparral Star Academy is ranked #174 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chaparral Star Academy often compared to?
Chaparral Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Nyos Lamar Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaparral Star Academy?
The graduation rate of Chaparral Star Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chaparral Star Academy?
360 students attend Chaparral Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Chaparral Star Academy students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Star Academy?
Chaparral Star Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chaparral Star Academy offer ?
Chaparral Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chaparral Star Academy part of?
Chaparral Star Academy is part of Chaparral Star Academy School District.
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