AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY school district, located in GALVESTON, TX with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in Galveston, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while incorporating character education and a commitment to college readiness. By maintaining a smaller school environment, the academy aims to provide a personalized learning experience that fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding Galveston community.
The academy’s mission is centered on closing the achievement gap by providing high-quality instruction and a supportive, disciplined school culture. Beyond its academic focus, the school places significant value on extracurricular activities and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens. By prioritizing both scholarly excellence and individual growth, AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY seeks to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (409) 762-6795 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GALVESTON, TX 77551
(409) 762-6795
http://www.apagalv.org
AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in GALVESTON, TX with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 308
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 308 students
- Black or African American
- 51.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.2%
- White
- 14.6%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 56.5%
- Male
- 43.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.