Wa-set Preparatory Academy serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
88%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wa-Set Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wa-set Preparatory Academy?
147 students attend Wa-set Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wa-set Preparatory Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wa-set Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wa-set Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wa-set Preparatory Academy part of?
Wa-set Preparatory Academy is part of Wa-Set Preparatory Academy School District.
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