Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, El Paso Academy West 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Paso Academy West's student population of 113 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Opportunity
School Rankings
El Paso Academy West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso Academy West is 0.08, which is less 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
#5453 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Academy West's ranking?
El Paso Academy West is ranked #5453 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Paso Academy West?
The graduation rate of El Paso Academy West is 65-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend El Paso Academy West?
113 students attend El Paso Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of El Paso Academy West students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Paso Academy West?
El Paso Academy West has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso Academy West offer ?
El Paso Academy West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Paso Academy West part of?
El Paso Academy West is part of El Paso Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso Academy West located?
El Paso Academy West is located in the West Green neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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