Serving 87 students in grades 7-12, Aim College & Career Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aim College & Career Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aim College & Career Prep's student population of 87 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Aim College & Career Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aim College & Career Prep is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7509 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Aim College & Career Prep's ranking?
Aim College & Career Prep is ranked #7509 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aim College & Career Prep often compared to?
Aim College & Career Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Academy - Galveston, Ball High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aim College & Career Prep?
The graduation rate of Aim College & Career Prep is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Aim College & Career Prep?
87 students attend Aim College & Career Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Aim College & Career Prep students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aim College & Career Prep?
Aim College & Career Prep has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aim College & Career Prep offer ?
Aim College & Career Prep offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Aim College & Career Prep part of?
Aim College & Career Prep is part of Galveston Independent School District.
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