AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

www.apagalv.org

Charter School 170 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

170

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	51
Black	97
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
97 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
51 (30.0 %)
White
15 (8.8 %)
Two or More
4 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Phone:	(409)762-1115
Website:	http://www.apagalv.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 10