Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School's student population of 168 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
In ourselves, our future lies…from here, it’s possible.
School Rankings
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7924 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School's ranking?
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School is ranked #7924 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School?
The graduation rate of The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School?
168 students attend The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School?
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School offer ?
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School part of?
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School is part of La Porte Independent School District.
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