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Comal Academy
High School · Comal ISD · New Braunfels, TX
A high school in New Braunfels, TX where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1404 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Comal Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 66 points since 2016, to 9% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Comal Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Braunfels), 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
$84,426
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comal Discipline CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Memorial Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Canyon H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,400 | Compare → |
| Canyon Lake H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,012 | 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.
Comal ISD
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #35 of 36
- District spending per student
- $9,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Comal Academy is listed in COMAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Comal Academy
Comal Academy is a public high school in New Braunfels, TX, part of Comal ISD, serving approximately 42 students in grades 11th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,729 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Comal Academy
What grades does Comal Academy serve?
Comal Academy serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Comal Academy?
Comal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
How does Comal Academy rank in TX?
Comal Academy ranks #7,729 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Comal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Comal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Comal Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Comal Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Comal Academy a charter school?
No, Comal Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Comal Academy a Title I school?
No, Comal Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comal Academy?
38.1% of students at Comal 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
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Comal County
- Phone
- (830) 221-2950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78130)
- 95,787
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 78130; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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