SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12)
SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12) is a Title I public high school that is part of the SANTA MARIA ISD school district, located in SANTA MARIA, TX with about 40 students offering grade levels from 6th 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, SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12) has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-Options Campus is a specialized secondary educational facility located in Santa Maria, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Santa Maria Independent School District, the "Options" designation typically indicates a non-traditional or alternative learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or flexible academic structure compared to a standard comprehensive high school. The campus focuses on providing a supportive setting that caters to diverse learning needs, helping students remain on track for graduation or recover necessary credits.
By operating as an academic academy, the school emphasizes a focused curriculum intended to improve student outcomes through targeted instruction and smaller class sizes. Located on Military Road, the facility serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students who require additional guidance or unique educational pathways have access to a structured program that prepares them for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional campus, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce.
For more information, contact SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12) at (956) 565-6308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SANTA MARIA, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12) is a public Title I school in SANTA MARIA, TX with about 40 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA MARIA ISD
- Total Students:
- 40
- Teachers:
- 13.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 40 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- White
- 2.5%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.