Below Average
#6844 of 8,552 schools in TX
Coastal Horizons Academy
High School · Erath Excels Academy Inc · Stephenville, TX
An Erath Excels Academy Inc charter high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
680 PEACH ORCHARD RD, Stephenville, TX 76401
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coastal Horizons Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Coastal Horizons Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stephenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,864
Median home value
$252,000
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Huston AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 50 | 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.
Erath Excels Academy Inc
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Coastal Horizons Academy is listed in ERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Horizons Academy
Coastal Horizons Academy is a public high school in Stephenville, TX, part of Erath Excels Academy Inc, serving approximately 63 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,844 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Horizons Academy
What grades does Coastal Horizons Academy serve?
Coastal Horizons Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Coastal Horizons Academy?
Coastal Horizons Academy has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Horizons Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Horizons Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Horizons Academy rank in TX?
Coastal Horizons Academy ranks #6,844 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Coastal Horizons Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Horizons Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Coastal Horizons Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Horizons Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coastal Horizons Academy a charter school?
Yes, Coastal Horizons Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coastal Horizons Academy a Title I school?
No, Coastal Horizons Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Patricio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (361) 528-3959
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 76401)
- 30,873
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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