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EL Paso Academy
High School · EL Paso Academy · EL Paso, TX
A charter high school in EL Paso, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.
11000 ARGAL CT, EL Paso, TX 79935
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at EL Paso Academy score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
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 2019, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Paso 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), 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
$65,000
Median home value
$194,700
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier High School-el Paso EastpointeCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Bel Air H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,876 | Compare → |
| Young Women's Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| J M Hanks H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Paso Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $7,133NCES 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.
EL Paso Academy is listed in EL PASO ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Paso Academy
EL Paso Academy is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso Academy, serving approximately 240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,595 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Paso Academy
What grades does EL Paso Academy serve?
EL Paso Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Paso Academy?
EL Paso Academy has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Paso Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Paso Academy is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Paso Academy rank in TX?
EL Paso Academy ranks #5,595 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is EL Paso Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Paso Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 EL Paso Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Paso Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Paso Academy a charter school?
Yes, EL Paso Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is EL Paso Academy a Title I school?
No, EL Paso Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Paso Academy?
57.9% of students at EL Paso 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (915) 590-8589
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 79935)
- 19,073
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 79935; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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