Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7548 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
38%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Academy is ranked #7548 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
16 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?
Phoenix Academy is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Academy located?
Phoenix Academy is located in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Bouldin Creek.
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