Excellent
#17 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 2% of private schools
Ascension Academy
High School · Amarillo, TX
A private high school in Amarillo, TX serving grades 6th – 12th.
9301 ASCENSION PKWY, Amarillo, TX 79159
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
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Where Ascension Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Amarillo H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,170 | Compare → |
| Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Premier H S of AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
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.
Ascension Academy is listed in Amarillo, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ascension Academy
Ascension Academy is a private high school in Amarillo, TX, serving approximately 171 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascension Academy
What grades does Ascension Academy serve?
Ascension Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ascension Academy?
Ascension Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Academy is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascension Academy rank in TX?
Ascension Academy ranks #17 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Ascension Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascension Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ascension Academy a private school?
Yes, Ascension Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ascension Academy a religious school?
No, Ascension Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Randall County
- Phone
- (806) 342-0515
About this school's data
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- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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