Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, Wallace Accelerated High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallace Accelerated High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Colorado City, TX, encompassing approximately 434.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallace Accelerated High School's student population of 18 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
1 teacher
Showing 2013–2022. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Developing exceptional education programs and opportunities for each and every student to become successful lifelong learners and productive citizens.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallace Accelerated High School is 0.57, 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)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallace Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Wallace Accelerated High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Wallace Accelerated High School?
18 students attend Wallace Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wallace Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Wallace Accelerated High School offer ?
Wallace Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wallace Accelerated High School part of?
Wallace Accelerated High School is part of Colorado Independent School District.
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