Serving 69 students in grades 10-12, The Phoenix Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Phoenix Academy's student population of 69 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Phoenix Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of The Phoenix Academy is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Phoenix Academy?
69 students attend The Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of The Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Phoenix Academy?
The Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Phoenix Academy offer ?
The Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is The Phoenix Academy part of?
The Phoenix Academy is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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