- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Graduation Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Graduation Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894014138
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graduation Preparatory Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Graduation Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graduation Preparatory Academy ranks #21 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Graduation Preparatory Academy shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480894014138 · Austin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 23:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Graduation Preparatory Academy shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Graduation Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 69
Graduation Preparatory Academy
69 students
What this shows Graduation Preparatory Academy reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graduation Preparatory Academy compares
Graduation Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 8.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Graduation Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graduation Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graduation Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Graduation Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Graduation Preparatory Academy?
Graduation Preparatory Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graduation Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Graduation Preparatory Academy is 23:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graduation Preparatory Academy?
85.2% of students at Graduation Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graduation Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Graduation Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graduation Preparatory Academy?
Graduation Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Graduation Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Graduation Preparatory Academy ranks #21 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Graduation Preparatory Academy, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.