How do these schools compare?
| Metric | EMPOWERMENT H S | PHOENIX SCHOOL AT SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, TX | HOUSTON, TX |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 462 | 107 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.2% | 74.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | EMPOWERMENT H S | PHOENIX SCHOOL AT SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,360 | $16,360 |
| District | SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | EMPOWERMENT H S | PHOENIX SCHOOL AT SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4% | 41.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95.7% | 30.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | EMPOWERMENT H S | PHOENIX SCHOOL AT SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 462:1 | 107:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 26.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.