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 364 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 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (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
School Overview
Chaparral Star Academy's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaparral Star Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Star Academy is 0.74, 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
#186 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral Star Academy's ranking?
Chaparral Star Academy is ranked #186 out of 8,096 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 90.3%.
How many students attend Chaparral Star Academy?
364 students attend Chaparral Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Chaparral Star Academy students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaparral Star Academy?
Chaparral Star Academy has a student ration of 15:1, 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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