Enrollment
69
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894014138
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graduation Preparatory Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graduation Preparatory Academy
Graduation Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 69 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 56% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 69 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students) and Akins H S (2,421 students) alongside Graduation Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Graduation Preparatory Academy compares
Graduation Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Isd, which includes Graduation Preparatory Academy.
$12,492
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 6.6%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Graduation Preparatory Academy a good school?
Graduation Preparatory Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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