Academic Alternative Achievement High School serves 20 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Academic Alternative Achievement High School?
20 students attend Academic Alternative Achievement High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Academic Alternative Achievement High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academic Alternative Achievement High School?
Academic Alternative Achievement High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academic Alternative Achievement High School offer ?
Academic Alternative Achievement High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academic Alternative Achievement High School part of?
Academic Alternative Achievement High School is part of Hempstead Independent School District.
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