Is El Paso Academy West a good school?

El Paso Academy West ranks 1296 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend El Paso Academy West?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended El Paso Academy West.

What is the racial makeup of El Paso Academy West?

Students at El Paso Academy West are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

El Paso Academy West

Summary:

El Paso Academy West is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in El Paso, Texas, with a student population of 147. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 668 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

El Paso Academy West faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (94.56%) and a higher percentage of students (71.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rates, dropping from 71.2% in 2018-2019 to 66.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Chapin High School (84.4%) and Franklin High School (93.0%). El Paso Academy West also has a higher dropout rate, ranging from 8.2% to 18.9% over the past 5 years, compared to the lower dropout rates of 1.1-2.8% at Chapin High School and Franklin High School.

The school's academic performance is also a concern, with its STAAR EOC proficiency rates generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Biology and U.S. History. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.22% of students were proficient in Biology, compared to 57.31% statewide. Additionally, the school's performance on various student subgroups is mixed, with the school ranking highly for special education students and "at-risk" students in some years, but struggling with other subgroups like female students, Hispanic students, and English language learners. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's lower spending per student ($8,420) and higher student-teacher ratio (21.3) compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79932

(915) 845-7997

District: El Paso Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1296^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,420

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.6%

White:

3.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details El Paso Academy West ranks worse than 65.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at El Paso Academy West who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.6%), White (3.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Paso Academy West is 21.3. (See more...)

Compare El Paso Academy West employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Paso Academy West is $8,420.

Schooldigger Rankings:

El Paso Academy West was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Academy West 1296^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See El Paso Academy West in the ranking list.)

El Paso Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Academy 668^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2007	27.34	1252^nd	1497	16.4%
2008	5.50	1451^st	1510	3.9%
2009	16.78	1405^th	1539	8.7%
2010	7.55	1499^th	1568	4.4%
2011	14.02	1546^th	1672	7.5%
2012	12.71	1472^nd	1603	8.2%
2013	1.32	1632^nd	1652	1.2%
2014	6.29	1631^st	1734	5.9%
2015	6.37	1618^th	1743	7.2%
2016	6.50	1636^th	1762	7.2%
2017	4.94	1697^th	1777	4.5%
2018	11.94	1583^rd	1797	11.9%
2019	34.36	1258^th	1857	32.3%
2021	19.56	1536^th	1861	17.5%
2022	42.70	1051^st	1876	44.0%
2023	33.34	1316^th	1961	32.9%
2024	35.64	1296^th	1987	34.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.97	882^nd	1113	20.8%
2019	19.07	1034^th	1136	9.0%
2021	13.50	1151^st	1195	3.7%
2022	31.62	825^th	1278	35.4%
2023	39.12	701^st	1371	48.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.83	1333^rd	1347	1.0%
2021	59.70	356^th	1382	74.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.21	1629^th	1794	9.2%
2019	39.24	1131^st	1818	37.8%
2021	29.23	1373^rd	1848	25.7%
2022	44.93	906^th	1847	50.9%
2023	43.42	996^th	1897	47.5%

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Rank History for Female students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.41	1605^th	1781	9.9%
2019	36.01	1238^th	1798	31.1%
2021	10.59	1643^rd	1815	9.5%
2022	27.62	1372^nd	1841	25.5%
2023	33.30	1272^nd	1891	32.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.48	1503^rd	1784	15.8%
2019	51.24	701^st	1810	61.3%
2021	36.18	1126^th	1829	38.4%
2022	65.67	346^th	1837	81.2%

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Rank History for Male students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.68	1638^th	1803	9.2%
2019	31.62	1281^st	1824	29.8%
2021	30.65	1282^nd	1840	30.3%
2022	58.01	632^nd	1853	65.9%
2023	35.45	1220^th	1913	36.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Paso Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.64	1529^th	1691	9.6%
2019	35.87	1139^th	1714	33.5%
2021	23.20	1387^th	1743	20.4%
2022	45.28	864^th	1762	51.0%
2023	40.11	1051^st	1820	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for El Paso Academy West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	32	3	0	189	2	n/a	n/a	226
2006	26	3	2	182	1	n/a	n/a	214
2007	27	0	0	180	0	n/a	n/a	207
2008	37	2	3	189	0	n/a	n/a	231
2009	39	1	2	182	0	n/a	n/a	224
2010	34	2	0	207	0	n/a	n/a	243
2011	38	3	1	186	0	0	0	228
2012	12	0	1	172	0	0	1	186
2013	12	0	1	206	0	1	0	220
2014	11	2	1	186	0	0	0	200
2015	15	2	1	206	0	0	1	225
2016	11	1	0	145	0	0	0	157
2017	10	0	0	142	0	0	1	153
2018	10	2	0	178	0	0	2	192
2019	9	1	0	153	0	0	2	165
2020	6	0	1	138	0	0	0	145
2021	4	0	1	126	0	0	0	131
2022	5	1	1	129	1	0	0	137
2023	5	0	1	139	0	0	2	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Paso Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	226	15.5	14.6	35
2006	214	13.0	16.5	54.2
2007	207	15.0	13.8	44.4
2008	231	14.0	16.5	48.9
2009	224	14.0	16.0	52.7
2010	243	13.0	18.6	51.4
2011	228	16.0	14.2	43.4
2012	186	15.6	11.9	35.5
2013	220	12.0	18.3	68.2
2014	200	14.0	14.2	70
2015	225	14.0	16.0	55.1
2016	157	14.0	11.2	79.6
2017	153	8.5	18.0	79.7
2018	192	9.0	21.3	68.8
2019	165	8.0	20.6	71.5
2020	145	5.1	28.0	70.3
2021	131	6.9	18.9	78.6
2022	137	5.7	23.8	70.1
2023	147	6.8	21.3	71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Paso Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	226	15.5	14.6	35
2006	214	13.0	16.5	54.2
2007	207	15.0	13.8	44.4
2008	231	14.0	16.5	48.9
2009	224	14.0	16.0	52.7
2010	243	13.0	18.6	51.4
2011	228	16.0	14.2	43.4
2012	186	15.6	11.9	35.5
2013	220	12.0	18.3	68.2
2014	200	14.0	14.2	70
2015	225	14.0	16.0	55.1
2016	157	14.0	11.2	79.6
2017	153	8.5	18.0	79.7
2018	192	9.0	21.3	68.8
2019	165	8.0	20.6	71.5
2020	145	5.1	28.0	70.3
2021	131	6.9	18.9	78.6
2022	137	5.7	23.8	70.1
2023	147	6.8	21.3	71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for El Paso Academy West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$683 (8.5%)	$7,390 (91.5%)	$8,073
2020	$641 (8.3%)	$7,105 (91.7%)	$7,746
2021	$907 (10.8%)	$7,514 (89.2%)	$8,420

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on El Paso Academy West

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1258^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1316^th of 1961 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (El Paso Academy West)	27	42	15%
End of Course Algebra I (El Paso Academy)	35	39	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (El Paso Academy West)	47	32	15%
End of Course Biology (El Paso Academy)	35	30	5%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (El Paso Academy West)	9	49	40%
End of Course English I Reading (El Paso Academy)	17	42	25%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (El Paso Academy West)	34	53	19%
End of Course English II Reading (El Paso Academy)	40	54	14%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (El Paso Academy West)	75	53	22%
End of Course U.S. History (El Paso Academy)	61	61
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	147	10.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	153	139	9.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	5	44.4%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	71.4%	0.1%

Schools Near El Paso Academy West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
El Paso Academy West	Public, Charter	9-12	201 W Redd Rd	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	El Paso Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 845-7997	147	7	21.3	71.4%	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (94.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	35.6	1296^th of 1987 public high schools	34.8%		33.3	1316^th of 1961 public high schools	32.9%	20	56.3	22.2	38.9	43.2	65.6									$8,420	$907	$7,514
Davinci School For Science And The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	785 Southwestern Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Burnham Wood Charter School District	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 584-4024	722	49	14.7	77.1%	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	672 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	26	1493^rd of 1987 public high schools	24.9%		42.4	1126^th of 1961 public high schools	42.6%	367	42.8	40.5	36.8	40.7	43.8	51.5	38.2	46.8	51.4	49.3	33.9	31.2	12.6	$11,072	$1,340	$9,732
Franklin High School	Public	9-12	900 N Resler Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 832-6600	3,149	176	17.8	53.7%	383 (12.2%)	66 (2.1%)	2,611 (82.9%)	48 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	37 (1.2%)	58.2	732^nd of 1987 public high schools	63.2%		60.8	658^th of 1961 public high schools	66.4%	74	29.9	58.0	64.6	72.1	71.1									$8,644	$930	$7,714
Canutillo High School	Public	9-12	6675 S Desert Blvd	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	Canutillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 877-7800	1,642	102	16.0	65.4%	52 (3.2%)	12 (0.7%)	1,553 (94.6%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.0%)	37.6	1242^nd of 1987 public high schools	37.5%		37	1240^th of 1961 public high schools	36.8%	2	20.4	46.5	40.7	55.6	66.8									$12,966	$997	$11,969
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)	Public	9-12	6701 S Desert Blvd Building N	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	Canutillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 877-1700	361	22	16.4	59.3%	24 (6.6%)	7 (1.9%)	320 (88.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	88.5	90^th of 1987 public high schools	95.5%		88.3	78^th of 1961 public high schools	96.0%	12	64.7	93.3	89.0	95.7	84.0									$10,639	$442	$10,197
Premier High School-Elementary Paso Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	1035 Belvedere Ste 116	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 581-4300	103	4	25.7	87.4%	16 (15.5%)	2 (1.9%)	79 (76.7%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	16.2	1679^th of 1987 public high schools	15.5%		20.1	1588^th of 1961 public high schools	19.0%	91	43.8	30.8	35.0	23.5	20.0									$7,091	$1,144	$5,947
Coronado High School	Public	9-12	100 Champions Pl	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-2000	2,391	139	17.2	57.4%	239 (10.0%)	26 (1.1%)	2,042 (85.4%)	49 (2.0%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	29 (1.2%)	53.2	855^th of 1987 public high schools	57.0%		55.2	789^th of 1961 public high schools	59.8%	66	34.4	59.0	57.0	65.1	67.7									$8,879	$946	$7,934
El Paso High School	Public	9-12	800 E Schuster Ave	El Paso	79902	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 496-8300	1,580	98	16.1	67.5%	115 (7.3%)	14 (0.9%)	1,429 (90.4%)	9 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	45.9	1032^nd of 1987 public high schools	48.1%		49.5	941^st of 1961 public high schools	52.0%	91	25.9	56.0	49.4	58.3	69.0									$9,546	$1,133	$8,413
Chapin High School	Public	9-12	7000 Dyer St	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-4400	1,718	104	16.5	67.9%	203 (11.8%)	105 (6.1%)	1,291 (75.1%)	29 (1.7%)	5 (0.3%)	24 (1.4%)	61 (3.6%)	44.2	1074^th of 1987 public high schools	45.9%		45.1	1061^st of 1961 public high schools	45.9%	13	33.7	52.8	52.7	58.6	63.4									$10,328	$1,212	$9,116
Career & Technical Educational Center	Public	9-12	1170 Walnut St	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 236-7900	9	35	.2	33.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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