GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY TRAVIS

GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY TRAVIS is a public charter high school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 164 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY TRAVIS has a student/teacher ratio of about 54:1. 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.

Graduation Prep Academy (GPA) Travis, located on East Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, is an alternative educational program operated by the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Designed specifically to support students who are at risk of dropping out or who have fallen behind in their traditional credit requirements, the academy focuses on credit recovery and accelerated learning. Its primary mission is to provide a flexible, supportive environment that helps students complete their high school education and earn a diploma on a non-traditional timeline.

The program is structured to meet the needs of students who require a more personalized approach than a standard high school setting provides. By offering smaller class sizes and focused academic interventions, GPA Travis helps students navigate barriers to graduation, whether those are due to scheduling conflicts, work obligations, or academic challenges. The school serves as a vital bridge for Austin-area students, aiming to ensure that every participant receives the necessary guidance and resources to succeed and transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY TRAVIS at (512) 414-6635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1211 E OLTORF
AUSTIN, TX 78704
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GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY TRAVIS is a public Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 164 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
AUSTIN ISD
District:
AUSTIN ISD
Total Students:
164
Teachers:
3
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 164 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY TRAVIS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.8%
Black or African American
7.9%
White
3.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%

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.