HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY

HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HEREFORD ISD school district, located in HEREFORD, TX with about 306 students. 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 20 teachers, HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in Hereford, Texas, is an alternative educational institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Hereford Independent School District. The academy is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a focused curriculum aimed at credit recovery, dropout prevention, and personalized academic support. By providing a smaller, more intimate setting than a traditional comprehensive high school, the academy seeks to help students overcome barriers to graduation and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a structured yet flexible approach to education, catering to the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging the resources of the Hereford Independent School District, the academy ensures that its students have access to essential academic tools and guidance while benefiting from a targeted pedagogical strategy. Through this supportive environment, HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY aims to empower students to achieve their educational goals and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities or entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (806) 363-7740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

704 LA PLATA STE B
HEREFORD, TX 79045
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HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HEREFORD, TX with about 306 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HEREFORD ISD
Total Students:
306
Teachers:
20.64
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th 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 306 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.3%
White
9.5%
Black or African American
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.