EL PASO ACADEMY
EL PASO ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the EL PASO ACADEMY school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 261 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 13 teachers, EL PASO ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
EL PASO ACADEMY is a public charter school system dedicated to providing an alternative educational environment for students in the El Paso, Texas area. Unlike traditional high schools, the academy focuses on credit recovery and accelerated learning, catering specifically to students who may have struggled in conventional settings or who require a more flexible schedule to earn their high school diploma. Their approach emphasizes individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, allowing faculty to provide targeted academic support to students who are at risk of dropping out or who need to get back on track for graduation.
Beyond its academic offerings, EL PASO ACADEMY prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its students, fostering a supportive community that helps build self-esteem and future-oriented goals. By utilizing a curriculum designed for efficiency and mastery, the school helps students reclaim lost credits and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The academy serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students who face various life challenges still have a viable, structured path to achieving academic success and obtaining their high school credentials.
For more information, contact EL PASO ACADEMY at (915) 590-8589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
http://www.elpacademy.com
EL PASO ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in EL PASO, TX with about 261 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- EL PASO ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 261
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 261 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL PASO ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.8%
- White
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.