AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

GALVESTON, Texas — 1 schools

170
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,642
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY operates 1 public schools serving 170 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 167 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Galveston County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,642 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.6% local, 67.7% state, and 30.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 26.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.9% African American, 24.0% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% White across the district's schools.

Ambassadors Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 78.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 26.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is typically wider than the AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.7%
Federal
67.7%
State
1.6%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Galveston County county, where this district is located.

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY.

White 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 65.9%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

26.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

School Enrollment
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter
167

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 170 students.

How much does AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY spend per student?

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY spends $12,642 per student.

What is the average rent near AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Galveston County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY students are 65.9% African American, 24.0% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% White, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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