Serving 28 students in grades 7-12, Hays Inspire Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hays Inspire Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hays Inspire Academy's student population of 28 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Hays Inspire Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hays Inspire Academy is 0.69, 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
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays Inspire Academy's ranking?
Hays Inspire Academy is ranked #7570 out of 8,188 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hays Inspire Academy?
28 students attend Hays Inspire Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hays Inspire Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hays Inspire Academy?
Hays Inspire Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hays Inspire Academy offer ?
Hays Inspire Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hays Inspire Academy part of?
Hays Inspire Academy is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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