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#3912 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 46% in state

Aim College & Career Prep

High School · Galveston ISD · Galveston, TX

A Galveston ISD high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 660, Galveston, TX 77553

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$13,846
Chronic Absenteeism65.5%

Students at Aim College & Career Prep score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Aim College & Career Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,917/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galveston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ball H SEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.7 mi1,951Compare →
Odyssey Academy - GalvestonCharter · enrollment unverified5.4PK–120.8 mi829Compare →
Upward Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4private9–121.5 mi67Compare →
Galveston Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–11Not available4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Galveston ISD

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$13,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aim College & Career Prep is listed in GALVESTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aim College & Career Prep

Aim College & Career Prep is a public high school in Galveston, TX, part of Galveston ISD, serving approximately 87 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,912 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aim College & Career Prep

What grades does Aim College & Career Prep serve?

Aim College & Career Prep serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Aim College & Career Prep?

Aim College & Career Prep has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aim College & Career Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Aim College & Career Prep is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aim College & Career Prep rank in TX?

Aim College & Career Prep ranks #3,912 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Aim College & Career Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Aim College & Career Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aim College & Career Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aim College & Career Prep has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Aim College & Career Prep a charter school?

No, Aim College & Career Prep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aim College & Career Prep a Title I school?

No, Aim College & Career Prep is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aim College & Career Prep?

93.1% of students at Aim College & Career Prep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Galveston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.5%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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