Serving 99 students in grades 10-12, Kase Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kase Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kase Academy's student population of 99 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kase Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kase Academy?
The graduation rate of Kase Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kase Academy?
99 students attend Kase Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kase Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kase Academy?
Kase Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kase Academy offer ?
Kase Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Kase Academy part of?
Kase Academy is part of Sheldon Independent School District.
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