Summary:
The University Of Texas University Charter School district operates 12 specialized high schools serving grades 6-12, primarily for students in residential treatment centers, substance abuse facilities, and therapeutic settings across Texas.
These schools are uniformly small, with an average enrollment of just 32 students, and they serve high-need populations that have not succeeded in traditional settings. Clearfork Academy South stands out as the highest-ranked school in the network, jumping to the 48th percentile in 2025-2026, with exceptional Biology scores (75%) that exceed the state average. Laurel Ridge is another strong performer, ranking in the 34th percentile and showing notable success in English II Reading (66.67% vs. state 59.88%). Methodist Children's Home, the largest school with 96 students, reports an impressive 80% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, despite its low overall rank. In contrast, schools like Boysville and Safe Haven have almost no academic performance data available due to their extremely small enrollments (10 and 11 students, respectively).
Key metrics reveal a network focused on intensive support rather than traditional academic achievement. The average student-teacher ratio is an exceptionally low 10:1, with Safe Haven having just 4 students per teacher. Per-student spending averages $15,698, far above the Texas state average, reflecting the cost of wraparound services like counseling and 24/7 care. While math proficiency is often 0% across the network, pockets of excellence emerge in End-of-Course exams, particularly Biology and English, where some schools match or exceed state averages. The 0% dropout rates at Methodist Children's Home and Laurel Ridge suggest that keeping at-risk students engaged in education is a primary and successful goal, even when test scores remain low.
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