Serving 54 students in grades 10-12, The 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Phoenix Academy's student population of 54 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming Lives . . . All In!
School Rankings
The Phoenix 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 The Phoenix Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#7765 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
43%
54%
Black
37%
13%
White
13%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Phoenix Academy's ranking?
The Phoenix Academy is ranked #7765 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of The Phoenix Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Phoenix Academy?
54 students attend The Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Phoenix Academy?
The Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Phoenix Academy offer ?
The Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is The Phoenix Academy part of?
The Phoenix Academy is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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