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Phoenix Academy

Summary:

Phoenix Academy is a small public high school in Austin, Texas, serving just 16 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, the school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

Phoenix Academy's student population is more racially diverse compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Phoenix Academy's per-student spending is significantly higher than the nearby schools, ranging from $27,123 to $50,203 per student over the past few years.

When compared to other high schools in the area, such as Richards School For Young Women Leaders and Austin High School, Phoenix Academy's performance is significantly lower, despite serving a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that the other schools are not, and further investigation is needed to understand the factors contributing to its underperformance.


Detail:

Public

 400 W Live Oak
       Austin, TX  78704

(512) 440-0613

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)


Student/teacher ratio:  4.0 Help
Number of students:  16

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.3%
White:
37.5%
African American:
6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phoenix Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2006 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Phoenix Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Phoenix Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phoenix Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.01 1583rd 1585 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Phoenix Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.28 1327th 1430 7.2%
2007 16.52 1350th 1497 9.8%
2008 18.75 1356th 1510 10.2%
2009 12.24 1433rd 1539 6.9%
2010 25.29 1397th 1568 10.9%
2011 23.65 1490th 1672 10.9%
2012 4.82 1537th 1603 4.1%
2013 8.83 1541st 1652 6.7%
2014 5.68 1636th 1734 5.7%
2015 0.48 1733rd 1743 0.6%
2016 1.25 1725th 1762 2.1%
2017 9.89 1583rd 1777 10.9%
2018 15.15 1541st 1797 14.2%
2019 19.59 1544th 1857 16.9%
2021 20.22 1522nd 1861 18.2%
2022 13.21 1647th 1876 12.2%
2023 4.85 1854th 1961 5.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.54 1687th 1794 6.0%
2019 3.61 1778th 1818 2.2%
2021 22.81 1494th 1848 19.2%
2022 9.89 1717th 1847 7.0%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 1332nd 1784 25.3%
2021 12.20 1745th 1829 4.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 1557th 1803 13.6%
2019 20.38 1530th 1824 16.1%
2021 22.42 1448th 1840 21.3%
2022 16.04 1581st 1853 14.7%
2023 6.35 1793rd 1913 6.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.40 1568th 1691 7.3%
2019 50.91 745th 1714 56.5%
2021 6.71 1645th 1743 5.6%
2022 10.21 1613th 1762 8.5%
2023 4.70 1738th 1820 4.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.15 1430th 1539 7.1%
2019 3.04 1473rd 1526 3.5%
2022 48.46 755th 1525 50.5%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Phoenix Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 4 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2001 17 10 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2002 12 12 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 46
2003 12 12 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 46
2004 18 7 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 10 3 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 24
2006 5 8 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 22
2007 12 3 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2008 9 3 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 31
2009 18 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 17 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2011 7 7 0 14 1 0 1 0 30
2012 14 1 0 15 1 0 1 0 32
2013 14 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 32
2014 13 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 23
2015 4 3 0 25 0 0 0 0 32
2016 8 1 1 23 0 0 1 0 34
2017 12 1 0 21 0 0 0 0 34
2018 6 2 0 9 0 1 1 0 19
2019 11 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 23
2020 13 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 25
2021 8 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 14
2022 5 1 0 14 1 1 0 0 22
2023 6 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 16

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 Phoenix Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 10 0.0 0.0 0
2001 37 0.0 0.0 10.8
2002 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2003 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2004 48 3.9 12.3 8.3
2005 24 4.0 6.0 4.2
2006 22 4.0 5.5 4.5
2007 37 4.0 9.3 16.2
2008 31 4.0 7.8 3.2
2009 37 4.0 9.3 10.8
2010 31 4.0 7.7 3.2
2011 30 4.0 7.5 10
2012 32 4.0 8.0 0
2013 32 4.0 8.0 12.5
2014 23 4.0 5.7 13
2015 32 4.0 8.0 9.4
2016 34 4.0 8.5 14.7
2017 34 5.0 6.8 14.7
2018 19 4.5 4.2 21.1
2019 23 5.5 4.1 39.1
2020 25 5.7 4.3 44
2021 14 6.0 2.3 57.1
2022 22 5.5 4.0 45.5
2023 16 4.0 4.0 37.5

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 Phoenix Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 10 0.0 0.0 0
2001 37 0.0 0.0 10.8
2002 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2003 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2004 48 3.9 12.3 8.3
2005 24 4.0 6.0 4.2
2006 22 4.0 5.5 4.5
2007 37 4.0 9.3 16.2
2008 31 4.0 7.8 3.2
2009 37 4.0 9.3 10.8
2010 31 4.0 7.7 3.2
2011 30 4.0 7.5 10
2012 32 4.0 8.0 0
2013 32 4.0 8.0 12.5
2014 23 4.0 5.7 13
2015 32 4.0 8.0 9.4
2016 34 4.0 8.5 14.7
2017 34 5.0 6.8 14.7
2018 19 4.5 4.2 21.1
2019 23 5.5 4.1 39.1
2020 25 5.7 4.3 44
2021 14 6.0 2.3 57.1
2022 22 5.5 4.0 45.5
2023 16 4.0 4.0 37.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Phoenix Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,326 (4.4%) $28,801 (95.6%) $30,127
2020 $1,397 (5.2%) $25,726 (94.8%) $27,123
2021 $2,804 (5.6%) $47,398 (94.4%) $50,203

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix Academy

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 1544th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1854th of 1961 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Phoenix Academy)00
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Phoenix Academy)220
 22%
   End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6855
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Phoenix Academy)1129
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5355
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Phoenix Academy)2014
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Phoenix Academy)7817
 61%
   End of Course U.S. History (Austin Independent School District (Isd))7975
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2316
 30.4%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White116
 45.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%37.5%
 1.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 16 students attended Phoenix Academy.

Students at Phoenix Academy are 56% Hispanic, 38% White, 6% African American.


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