Graduation Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Graduation Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Austin, Texas, serving 61 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graduation Preparatory Academy faces significant challenges, with consistently lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams are well below the district's, ranging from 11.11% in English I Reading to 40% in U.S. History. Additionally, the school has relatively high dropout rates, with 6.4% in 2021-2022 and 5.8% in 2020-2021, compared to the district and state averages. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 81.82% to 89.47% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

Graduation Preparatory Academy's performance lags significantly behind nearby schools, such as Richards School For Young Women Leaders and Austin High School, which have much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The school's spending per student in 2020-2021 was $3,574, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Travis Early College High School ($12,499) and Austin High School ($9,725).

Detail:

Public 9-12

1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704

(512) 414-6635

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1895^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,574

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.7%

White:

10.2%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Graduation Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 95.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 15^th among 16 ranked high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.61. (See more...)

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 (83.7%), White (10.2%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graduation Preparatory Academy is 18.2. 15 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Graduation Preparatory Academy employs 2.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graduation Preparatory Academy is $3,574, which is the lowest among 19 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Graduation Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Graduation Preparatory Academy 1895^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Graduation Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Graduation Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	9.14	1724^th	1876	8.1%
2023	8.50	1778^th	1961	9.3%
2024	4.61	1895^th	1987	4.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.49	1262^nd	1278	1.3%
2023	7.87	1328^th	1371	3.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	13.84	1652^nd	1847	10.6%
2023	4.42	1827^th	1897	3.7%
2024	21.50	1554^th	1883	17.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.95	1739^th	1841	5.5%
2023	1.93	1850^th	1891	2.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.76	1521^st	1837	17.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.73	1622^nd	1853	12.5%
2023	22.86	1488^th	1913	22.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	10.20	1614^th	1762	8.4%
2023	5.14	1727^th	1820	5.1%
2024	9.31	1680^th	1804	6.9%

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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 Graduation Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	2	0	50	2	57
2022	5	1	1	59	0	66
2023	6	5	0	49	1	61
2024	5	3	0	41	0	49

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 Graduation Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	57	4.0	14.2	89.5
2022	66	3.0	22.0	81.8
2023	61	3.0	20.3	85.2
2024	49	2.6	18.2	81.6

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 Graduation Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	57	4.0	14.2	89.5
2022	66	3.0	22.0	81.8
2023	61	3.0	20.3	85.2
2024	49	2.6	18.2	81.6

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 Graduation Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$289 (8.1%)	$3,285 (91.9%)	$3,574

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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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
Travis Early College High School	Public	9-12	1211 E Oltorf St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2527	1,157	77	15.0	80.3%	54 (4.7%)	99 (8.6%)	963 (83.2%)	29 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.0%)	7.4	1830^th of 1987 public high schools	7.9%		8.3	1782^nd of 1961 public high schools	9.1%	48	3.3	18.0	18.6	19.4	45.0									$12,499	$1,123	$11,376
Graduation Preparatory Academy	Public	9-12	1211 E Oltorf St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-6635	49	3	18.2	81.6%	5 (10.2%)	3 (6.1%)	41 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	1895^th of 1987 public high schools	4.6%		8.5	1778^th of 1961 public high schools	9.3%	117			11.1	14.3	40.0									$3,574	$289	$3,285
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	2515 S Congress Ave	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2554	40	6	6.2	55.0%	1 (2.5%)	12 (30.0%)	25 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	2.7	1955^th of 1987 public high schools	1.6%		2.6	1923^rd of 1961 public high schools	1.9%	32	0.0	0.0	6.7	0.0							0.0			$67,217	$10,517	$56,700
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin	Public, Charter	9-12	1901 E Ben White Blvd	Austin	78741	Travis County	The Excel Center (For Adults)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 531-5500	109	9	12.7		7 (6.4%)	19 (17.4%)	74 (67.9%)	7 (6.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	24.3	1544^th of 1987 public high schools	22.3%		14.7	1682^nd of 1961 public high schools	14.2%	138	14.3	11.1		60.0										$4,392	$02	$4,390
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin	Public, Charter	6-12	2100 E St Elmo Rd	Austin	78744	Travis County	Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 693-0000	558	38	14.6	87.1%	27 (4.8%)	22 (3.9%)	500 (89.6%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30.8	1390^th of 1987 public high schools	30.0%		26.2	1469^th of 1961 public high schools	25.1%	79	23.2	43.4	36.4	43.8	77.8	23.7	29.5	39.6	23.7	19.5	14.7	33.0	13.4	$11,092	$1,125	$9,968
KIPP Austin Brave	Public, Charter	9-12	5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd	Austin	78744	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 651-2225	581	45	12.9	87.8%	7 (1.2%)	19 (3.3%)	548 (94.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	24.6	1531^st of 1987 public high schools	22.9%		19.1	1612^th of 1961 public high schools	17.8%	81	1.7	48.7	35.3	41.0	50.7									$11,373	$930	$10,444
Premier High School-Austin South Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	1701 W Ben White Blvd No 100a	Austin	78745	Travis County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 444-8442	149	6	24.4	65.1%	47 (31.5%)	6 (4.0%)	93 (62.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	36	1289^th of 1987 public high schools	35.1%		17	1647^th of 1961 public high schools	16.0%	358	8.8	36.4	42.4	56.3	83.3			100.0			16.7	16.7	16.7	$9,881	$1,071	$8,809
Richards School For Young Women Leaders	Public	6-12	2309 Panther Trail	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3236	907	50	18.2	38.4%	333 (36.7%)	31 (3.4%)	463 (51.0%)	37 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.5%)	90.4	59^th of 1987 public high schools	97.0%		90.5	50^th of 1961 public high schools	97.5%	9	78.3	89.2	91.6	96.2	95.0	83.8	77.1	83.1	64.8	36.8	53.8	58.5	52.7	$10,215	$368	$9,846
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	1701 Vargas Rd	Austin	78741	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 646-2800	753	41	18.4	92.8%	28 (3.7%)	30 (4.0%)	692 (91.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.7	1528^th of 1987 public high schools	23.1%		42.5	1123^rd of 1961 public high schools	42.7%	405	14.9	33.3	34.3	45.7	68.5	45.8	64.4	67.3	24.6	28.2		31.3	41.1	$10,904	$1,375	$9,529
Austin St Hospital	Public	6-12	1111 W 6th St	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 499-1700	16	7	2.2	50.0%	4 (25.0%)	2 (12.5%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)								(n/a)														$50,926	$289	$50,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Graduation Preparatory Academy?

Students at Graduation Preparatory Academy are 84% Hispanic, 10% White, 6% African American.

What district is Graduation Preparatory Academy in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Graduation Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49 students attended Graduation Preparatory Academy.

Is Graduation Preparatory Academy a good school?

Graduation Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Texas high schools.

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