EL PASO ACADEMY WEST
EL PASO ACADEMY WEST 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 192 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 9 teachers, EL PASO ACADEMY WEST has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 WEST is a specialized charter school located in El Paso, Texas, designed to serve students who may benefit from an alternative educational environment. As part of a larger charter system, the academy focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, aiming to help students who have struggled in traditional high school settings get back on track toward graduation. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school seeks to reduce dropout rates and provide a flexible pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas.
The curriculum is tailored to meet individual student needs, often incorporating self-paced learning and instructional models that emphasize academic mastery. Beyond core academics, EL PASO ACADEMY WEST places a significant focus on social-emotional support and college and career readiness, ensuring that students are prepared for life after high school. By fostering a close-knit school community, the academy provides a second chance for its students to overcome academic obstacles and achieve their long-term professional and educational goals.
For more information, contact EL PASO ACADEMY WEST at (915) 845-7997 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79932
(915) 845-7997
http://www.elpacademy.com
EL PASO ACADEMY WEST is a public Title I Charter school in EL PASO, TX with about 192 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:
- 192
- Teachers:
- 9
- 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 192 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL PASO ACADEMY WEST is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.7%
- White
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.3%
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.