How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | The Wildcat Way School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 8,641 | 268 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 30.9:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 49.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | The Wildcat Way School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,072 | $12,599 |
| District | Houston ISD | Spring Branch ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | The Wildcat Way School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 32.1% |
| African American | 14.3% | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.6% | 25.0% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Texas Connections Academy at Houston | The Wildcat Way School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 571:1 | - |
| 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.