Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Wallace Accelerated High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace Accelerated High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wallace Accelerated High School's student population of 16 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallace Accelerated High School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallace Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Wallace Accelerated High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wallace Accelerated High School?
16 students attend Wallace Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wallace Accelerated High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Wallace Accelerated High School offer ?
Wallace Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wallace Accelerated High School part of?
Wallace Accelerated High School is part of Colorado Independent School District.
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