Summary:
The Orenda Charter School District in Texas consists of 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has an overall average performance compared to other districts in the state.
Among the standout schools in the district is Gateway College Preparatory School, an alternative school with the highest enrollment and student-teacher ratio. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR tests, with over 70% of students proficient or better in reading and math. It also boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.1% dropout rate. In contrast, New Horizons, another alternative school, struggles with significantly lower STAAR scores, with many grade levels having 0% proficiency.
The district's performance is mixed, with some schools like Gateway Technical High School having a lower four-year graduation rate of 72.7%, while others like Nolan Creek School and Kingsland School have more varied STAAR test scores. Overall, the Orenda Charter School District is ranked 425 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement but also the potential for high-achieving schools like Gateway College Preparatory School.
