Summary:
Heritage Academy is a single high school district located in Del Rio, Texas, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's sole high school, Heritage Academy of Del Rio, stands out as an exceptional institution, boasting a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the state average in several key academic assessments.
Heritage Academy of Del Rio serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96.69% of students identifying as Hispanic. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 85.08% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has achieved remarkable academic success. Its students consistently outperform the state average in STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Biology (82.22% vs. 57.31%) and Algebra I (69.57% vs. 44.73%), indicating the school's effective preparation of its students for these critical assessments.
While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 640 out of 1,987 Texas high schools in 2023-2024 (3 out of 5 stars) to 1,031 out of 1,961 in 2022-2023 (2 out of 5 stars), its exceptional graduation and dropout rates, as well as its strong academic performance, suggest that Heritage Academy is a model for high schools serving similar demographics, providing valuable insights for educators and policymakers alike.
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