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#7412 of 8,552 schools in TX

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro

High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX

An Austin ISD high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 PAYTON GIN RD, Austin, TX 78758

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 24.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-35.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$12,950
Chronic Absenteeism81.2%

Students at Graduation Prep Academy Navarro score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 41 points since 2019, to 10% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2020*
ELA
25%
2021*
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Graduation Prep Academy Navarro 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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

$69,019

Median home value

$419,300

Median rent

$1,549/mo

College educated

45.6%

Homeownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

22.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Navarro Early College H SEnrollment path unverified3.99–120.0 mi1,714Compare →
Settlement HomeCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated8–120.4 mi25Compare →
Greenleaf NccCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated121.0 mi20Compare →
Idea Rundberg College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified6.86–121.2 mi764Compare →

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.

Austin ISD

Schools in district
123
Rank in district
#81 of 118
District spending per student
$12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Graduation Prep Academy Navarro

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 69 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,412 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Graduation Prep Academy Navarro

What grades does Graduation Prep Academy Navarro serve?

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Graduation Prep Academy Navarro?

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Graduation Prep Academy Navarro?

The student-teacher ratio at Graduation Prep Academy Navarro is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Graduation Prep Academy Navarro rank in TX?

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro ranks #7,412 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Graduation Prep Academy Navarro's MySchoolScout rating?

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Graduation Prep Academy Navarro?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Graduation Prep Academy Navarro has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Graduation Prep Academy Navarro a charter school?

No, Graduation Prep Academy Navarro is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Graduation Prep Academy Navarro a Title I school?

No, Graduation Prep Academy Navarro is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graduation Prep Academy Navarro?

69.6% of students at Graduation Prep Academy Navarro 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
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.2%
4-Year Graduation
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 78758)
50,592
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
32.3
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 78758; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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