High Schools in Ranch Academy

The Ranch Academy, the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in the Ranch Academy district, is struggling to provide a quality education to its 74 students. The school's consistently low academic performance, concerning graduation and dropout rates, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students paint a concerning picture of the challenges it faces.

The school's STAAR test scores are significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with 0% proficiency in 8th grade reading, math, science, and social studies, as well as 0% proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and English I. The school's four-year graduation rate of 62.1% and dropout rate of 9.9% are both well below desirable levels, indicating that many students are not successfully completing their high school education. Additionally, with nearly 69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population that is predominantly from low-income households, which may contribute to the academic challenges it is facing.

Despite the school's relatively high spending of $15,018 per student, the poor academic outcomes suggest that the resources are not being effectively utilized to support student learning. Furthermore, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 1,334 out of 1,987 Texas high schools in 2023-2024 to 1,782 out of 1,974 in 2024-2025, indicating a worsening performance relative to other schools in the state. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the Ranch Academy, a struggling public charter high school that is failing to provide a quality education to its students.