Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
74%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Girls & Boys Preparatory Academy 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School?
123 students attend Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School?
Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School offer ?
Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School part of?
Girls & Boys Prep Academy High School is part of Girls & Boys Preparatory Academy School District.
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