How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Hallsville, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 8,641 | 19,731 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,031 | $9,408 |
| District | Houston Isd | Hallsville Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 29.0% |
| African American | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.6% | 48.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 487.1:1 | 469.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.