Serving 144 students in grades 6-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
United Step Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
United Step Academy's student population of 144 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of United Step Academy is 0.00, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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
How many students attend United Step Academy?
144 students attend United Step Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of United Step Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Step Academy?
United Step Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does United Step Academy offer ?
United Step Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is United Step Academy part of?
United Step Academy is part of United ISD School District.
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