Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Phoenix School At Southwest Schools 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools's student population of 115 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7154 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix School At Southwest Schools's ranking?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is ranked #7154 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Phoenix School At Southwest Schools often compared to?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Empowerment High School, T H Rogers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools?
The graduation rate of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is 21-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Phoenix School At Southwest Schools?
115 students attend Phoenix School At Southwest Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix School At Southwest Schools offer ?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Phoenix School At Southwest Schools part of?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is part of Southwest School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix School At Southwest Schools located?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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