Summary:
The University Of Texas University Charter School district is a statewide network of 19 specialized schools serving approximately 587 students, primarily in residential treatment centers and alternative learning settings, with a heavy focus on high schools (12) and very small average enrollments of just 31 students per school.
Within this challenging district, Olympia Hills stands out as a remarkable success story, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide with 85.71% of 8th graders proficient in Reading, Science, and Algebra I—far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Pathways 3H Campus ranks in the 0th percentile, illustrating the network's extreme performance range. Clearfork Academy South shows the most dramatic improvement, projected to reach the 48th percentile for 2025-2026 and becoming the only high school in the network to exceed state averages in Biology (75% proficiency). Laurel Ridge provides consistent performance with a 2-star rating and strong English scores, while Methodist Children's Home reported the highest graduation rate at 80% in 2021-2022.
Key metrics reveal a district facing immense challenges: a district-wide graduation rate of just 9.1% and a dropout rate of 7.7%, though schools like Olympia Hills, Laurel Ridge, and Methodist Children's Home achieved 0% dropout rates. Per-student spending varies dramatically from $10,955 at Cedar Crest to $31,392 at TNC Campus, yet high spending does not guarantee success—TNC Campus reports 0% proficiency in multiple subjects despite its high costs. A troubling pattern of 0% proficiency in Math and Social Studies appears across several schools, while Biology scores are notably stronger network-wide, suggesting a potential curriculum strength or student engagement factor.
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