Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School 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 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School's student population of 61 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School?
The graduation rate of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School?
61 students attend Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School offer ?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School part of?
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District.
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