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Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy

Public Grades 6-12

226^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 89% of Texas high schools

Summary

Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy in El Paso, TX, is a public magnet school serving 443 students in grades 6 through 12, and it stands out as a high-performing outlier within the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). This school consistently ranks in the top 15-20% of all Texas high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance dramatically surpasses nearby traditional schools. For example, on End-of-Course exams, proficiency rates at YWSRPA are nearly double or triple those at Austin High School, Jefferson High School, and Bowie High School, with 88% of students proficient in English II and Biology compared to rates as low as 15-27% at those schools. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate, far better than the district average of 1.8%.

What makes YWSRPA particularly interesting is its exceptional effectiveness with student groups that often face achievement gaps. The school ranks in the 90th percentile or higher for English Language Learners, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and African American students, and it has achieved a dramatic turnaround for Special Education students, jumping from the 1st percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 94th percentile just two years later. However, there are two notable weaknesses: only 21.36% of 6th graders were proficient in math, below both the district and state averages, and the school ranks in the bottom 23rd percentile for its Gifted and Talented students, suggesting a potential need for more challenging programming for its highest achievers.

Despite these challenges, YWSRPA demonstrates efficient resource use, spending about $8,400 per student—significantly less than nearby schools like Austin High School ($10,835) and Jefferson High School ($10,213). This efficiency, combined with its focused STEAM curriculum for young women, makes it a compelling choice for families seeking a high-achieving, supportive environment. The only nearby school with comparable rankings is Silva Health Magnet, another magnet program, highlighting how specialized schools can create islands of excellence in a district where traditional high schools often struggle.

443

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,336

Per pupil spending ?

60.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930

(915) 236-4830

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.8%

White:

17.4%

African American:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2023 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Texas high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg48%

Texas avg53%

Middle school

617^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 2 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

226^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 3 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 16High Schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

531^st of 951El Paso Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	617 of 2335	73.6%	★★★★☆
2025	65.1	659 of 2344	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	51.4	1014 of 2372	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	848 of 2330	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	819 of 2254	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	633 of 2252	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.0	628 of 2193	71.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	73.0	210 of 1251	83.2%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	52.2	816 of 2182	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.8	657 of 2118	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.0	920 of 2058	55.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.3	539 of 1390	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.5	475 of 1428	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.2	671 of 1770	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.7	736 of 1720	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	611 of 1643	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.6	385 of 1592	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	46.6	639 of 1445	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	669 of 2240	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	61.4	563 of 1825	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	1181 of 2242	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.2	861 of 2241	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.8	841 of 2221	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.7	698 of 2151	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	756 of 2047	63.1%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.7	1166 of 1497	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.7	1031 of 1230	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.4	1300 of 1481	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.0	1299 of 1488	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.0	1178 of 1501	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.5	1249 of 1446	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	495 of 2141	76.9%	★★★★☆
2025	64.6	436 of 1731	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	47.1	1019 of 2119	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.4	582 of 2116	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	58.9	666 of 2077	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	532 of 2043	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	481 of 1935	75.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	702 of 2253	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.3	541 of 1820	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	44.8	1152 of 2235	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.2	841 of 2251	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	853 of 2220	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	725 of 2172	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.5	566 of 2073	72.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	512 of 1956	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	60.2	416 of 1568	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	30.3	1454 of 1891	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	91.7	50 of 1757	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	72.6	192 of 1626	88.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	669 of 1731	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.4	353 of 1439	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	51.3	816 of 1733	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	943 of 1749	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.8	797 of 1723	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	91.7	53 of 1700	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	73.2	356 of 1684	78.9%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	226 of 2009	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	75.3	302 of 1974	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	408 of 1990	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	277 of 1961	85.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.8	56 of 1086	94.8%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.3	125 of 1195	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	93.9	39 of 1153	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	65.5	274 of 1437	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	205 of 1371	85.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	285 of 1936	85.3%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	189 of 1504	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	293 of 1880	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	321 of 1891	83.0%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	934 of 1206	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	31.0	786 of 964	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.6	740 of 1182	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.5	203 of 1860	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	81.3	119 of 1453	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	76.8	211 of 1805	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	214 of 1820	88.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.0	201 of 1937	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	161 of 1513	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	342 of 1884	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	230 of 1897	87.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.7	127 of 1581	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	83.4	78 of 1299	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	3.5	1469 of 1478	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	254 of 1584	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	57.8	446 of 1294	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.1	1142 of 1556	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	68.4	362 of 1576	77.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

African American (2022)83rd percentile+20 vs school

Hispanic (2026)77th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile~ school

Female (2026)70th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile-5 vs school

At Risk (2022)63rd percentile~ school

White (2026)61st percentile-12 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)61st percentile-12 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)22nd percentile-51 vs school

High school

African American (2026)95th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)90th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile~ school

Female (2026)85th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)84th percentile-5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)23rd percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology88%+18 vs state

English II Reading88%+28 vs state

English I Reading81%+26 vs state

Algebra I75%+21 vs state

Reading72%+17 vs state

Social Studies36%+4 vs state

Mathematics34%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, November 15, 2019

We enrolled our daughter here because we thought it would be a great educational experience however it turns out that the middle school she would have attended did better on the math STARR test than YWA. End of elementary school our daughter scored exceeds grade level on the STARR test. End of her first year at YWA she scored "approaches grade level". I suspect it would have been worse but for the fact wed been supplementing her education with math tutoring at Sylvan for the entire year.
The really disturbing thing about her STARR math score decline is that her math grade at YWA was an A so there was no indication that she was falling behind until the STARR test. This suggests that either they are teaching below grade level or their group work structure is masking difficulties individuals might be having.
The worst thing about this school is the lack of planning and parent notification of events. If I am lucky enough to receive any notice of orchestra concerts, talent shows, award ceremonies, parent teacher conferences, etc they change the time or date of the event at the last moment. It's very poorly organized and chaotic. it is not at all friendly to working parents that want to attend/participate in school events but need to notify their employer in advance. The seem to have no calendar or clue what a calendar/schedule is. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	2231 Arizona Ave	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-4830	443	26	16.8	60.3%	77 (17.4%)	12 (2.7%)	336 (75.8%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	79.2	226^th of 2009 public high schools	88.8%		75.3	302^nd of 1974 public high schools	84.7%	76	75.0	88.2	81.1	87.8		72.8	73.1	71.1	21.4	45.9	36.1	$10,336
Career & Technical Educational Center	Public	9-12	1170 Walnut St	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 236-7900	0	32	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Telles Academy	Public	6-12	2851 Grant Ave Bldg A	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-7800	26	8	3.2	88.5%	4 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (80.8%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.4	1963^rd of 2009 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	8.3	0.0	0.0	0.0		20.0	0.0		0.0	0.0		$35,493
College Career Technology Academy (Ccta)	Public	9-12	2851 Grant	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-7700	151	15	10.1	86.8%	4 (2.6%)	2 (1.3%)	144 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1.7	1986^th of 2009 public high schools	1.1%		1.6	1967^th of 1974 public high schools	0.4%	19			11.1	6.7	17.7							$13,252
El Paso High School	Public	9-12	800 E Schuster Ave	El Paso	79902	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 496-8300	1,636	97	16.8	58.4%	117 (7.2%)	10 (0.6%)	1,483 (90.6%)	12 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.7%)	44.7	1110^th of 2009 public high schools	44.7%		41	1136^th of 1974 public high schools	42.5%	26	12.5	66.4	45.3	59.2	69.6							$7,815
Bowie High School	Public	9-12	801 S San Marcial St	El Paso	79905	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-7000	1,003	74	13.4	95.8%	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	992 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.2	1790^th of 2009 public high schools	10.9%		10.9	1770^th of 1974 public high schools	10.3%	20	50.0	37.1	14.6	27.3	43.4							$10,830
Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso West	Public, Charter	9-12	711 N Mesa St	El Paso	79902	El Paso County	Triumph Public High Schools-West Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 532-7216	97	6	15.9		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.7	1849^th of 2009 public high schools	8.0%		6.7	1832^nd of 1974 public high schools	7.2%	17	12.0	35.0	15.6	24.4	36.8							$14,155
Austin High School	Public	9-12	3500 Memphis Ave	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-4200	946	69	13.6	88.5%	43 (4.5%)	37 (3.9%)	837 (88.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	19 (2.0%)	22.1	1626^th of 2009 public high schools	19.1%		17.7	1657^th of 1974 public high schools	16.1%	31	17.6	57.4	32.3	38.6	55.5							$10,220
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	4700 Alameda Ave	El Paso	79905	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-7400	998	72	13.8	89.5%	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	988 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16.4	1704^th of 2009 public high schools	15.2%		12.7	1734^th of 1974 public high schools	12.2%	30	15.9	48.7	16.8	24.5	64.1							$10,054
Silva Health Magnet	Public	9-12	121 Val Verde St	El Paso	79905	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-7400	544	36	15.1	66.0%	20 (3.7%)	17 (3.1%)	480 (88.2%)	20 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	89.6	63^rd of 2009 public high schools	96.9%		87.1	107^th of 1974 public high schools	94.6%	44	68.3	95.4	87.6	92.3	93.5							$9,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy

What district is Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy in?

El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?

Students at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy are 76% Hispanic, 17% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy a good school?

Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy ranks 226^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 443 students attended Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy.

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