Serving 462 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy's student population of 462 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy is 0.08, 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
#5333 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy's ranking?
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy is ranked #5333 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy often compared to?
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix School At Southwest Schools, Wisdom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy?
462 students attend Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy offer ?
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy part of?
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy is part of Southwest School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy located?
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy is located in the Mid West neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid West.
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