Below Average
#6846 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ranch Academy
High School · Ranch Academy · Canton, TX
A charter high school in Canton, TX where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3120 VZCR 2318, Canton, TX 75103
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ranch Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ranch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$69,271
Median home value
$228,100
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Mill H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 244 | 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.
Ranch Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES 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.
Ranch Academy is listed in RANCH ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ranch Academy
Ranch Academy is a public high school in Canton, TX, part of Ranch Academy, serving approximately 74 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,846 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ranch Academy
What grades does Ranch Academy serve?
Ranch Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ranch Academy?
Ranch Academy has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranch Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranch Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ranch Academy rank in TX?
Ranch Academy ranks #6,846 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ranch Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ranch Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Ranch Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ranch Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ranch Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ranch Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ranch Academy a Title I school?
No, Ranch Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ranch Academy?
68.9% of students at Ranch 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Van Zandt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (903) 939-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 75103)
- 16,222
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 75103; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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