COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the BASTROP ISD school district, located in BASTROP, TX with about 215 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, COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (CRCA), located in Bastrop, Texas, is an innovative early college high school operated by the Bastrop Independent School District. Designed to bridge the gap between secondary and higher education, the academy offers students the unique opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate Degree simultaneously. By partnering with local higher education institutions, CRCA provides a rigorous academic environment that prioritizes college readiness, critical thinking, and career preparation, all at no cost to the students’ families.

The school is defined by its small, supportive learning community, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty. Beyond the standard curriculum, CRCA emphasizes a "college-going culture," equipping students with the organizational skills and academic discipline necessary to succeed in post-secondary environments. By allowing students to complete up to 60 hours of college credit before graduating high school, the academy serves as a significant economic and academic head start, preparing its graduates for a seamless transition into four-year universities or the workforce.

For more information, contact COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY at (512) 772-7230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.