Below Average
#7186 of 8,552 schools in TX
Graduation Preparatory Academy
High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX
An Austin ISD high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1211 E OLTORF ST, Austin, TX 78704
- Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Graduation Preparatory Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (2024 STAAR) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graduation Preparatory 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$97,160
Median home value
$862,000
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
70.4%
Homeownership
33.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,157 | Compare → |
| Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 0.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.7 mi | 2 | 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.
Austin ISD
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #74 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 Preparatory Academy is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graduation Preparatory Academy
Graduation Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 49 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,186 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graduation Preparatory Academy
What grades does Graduation Preparatory Academy serve?
Graduation Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Graduation Preparatory Academy?
Graduation Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graduation Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Graduation Preparatory Academy is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graduation Preparatory Academy rank in TX?
Graduation Preparatory Academy ranks #7,186 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Graduation Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Graduation Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graduation Preparatory Academy has 14% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Graduation Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Graduation Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graduation Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Graduation Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graduation Preparatory Academy?
81.6% of students at Graduation Preparatory 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
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 414-6635
- Area population (ZIP 78704)
- 50,479
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 78704; 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 2024 STAAR, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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