Chavez Excel Academy serves 48 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chavez Excel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chavez Excel Academy's student population of 48 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Motto
Excel is the place where dreams become a reality.
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chavez Excel Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Chavez Excel Academy?
The graduation rate of Chavez Excel Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chavez Excel Academy?
48 students attend Chavez Excel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chavez Excel Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chavez Excel Academy?
Chavez Excel Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chavez Excel Academy offer ?
Chavez Excel Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Chavez Excel Academy part of?
Chavez Excel Academy is part of Northside Independent School District.
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