Very Good
#2144 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 25% in state
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
High School · Bastrop ISD · Bastrop, TX
A Bastrop ISD high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1602 HILL ST, Bastrop, TX 78602
- Math 60% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colorado River Collegiate Academy score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colorado River Collegiate Academy 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 Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,665/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bastrop), 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
$86,976
Median home value
$310,300
Median rent
$1,331/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Bastrop H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,729 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academy-bastropCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Cedar Creek H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 8–12 | Not available | 2,123 | 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.
Bastrop ISD
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $11,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colorado River Collegiate Academy is listed in BASTROP ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado River Collegiate Academy
Colorado River Collegiate Academy is a public high school in Bastrop, TX, part of Bastrop ISD, serving approximately 222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,144 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado River Collegiate Academy
What grades does Colorado River Collegiate Academy serve?
Colorado River Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Colorado River Collegiate Academy?
Colorado River Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado River Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado River Collegiate Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado River Collegiate Academy rank in TX?
Colorado River Collegiate Academy ranks #2,144 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Colorado River Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado River Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Colorado River Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado River Collegiate Academy has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Colorado River Collegiate Academy a charter school?
No, Colorado River Collegiate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colorado River Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Colorado River Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado River Collegiate Academy?
50.9% of students at Colorado River Collegiate Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bastrop County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (512) 772-7230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 78602)
- 35,786
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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.
- 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 78602; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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