La Promesa serves 150 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Promesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
La Promesa's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Promesa is 0.04, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend La Promesa?
150 students attend La Promesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of La Promesa students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Promesa?
La Promesa has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Promesa offer ?
La Promesa offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is La Promesa part of?
La Promesa is part of Aldine ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is La Promesa located?
La Promesa is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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