Serving 11 students in grades 5-12, Jja ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jja's student population of 11 students has grown by 1000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jja is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
9%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Jja?
11 students attend Jja.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jja students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Jja offer ?
Jja offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Jja part of?
Jja is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jja located?
Jja is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.
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