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Judson Early College Academy

Public Grades 9-12

133^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 93% of Texas high schools

Summary

Judson Early College Academy in Live Oak, TX, is a small, specialized high school serving 438 students in grades 9-12 within the Judson Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a top-tier academic powerhouse that consistently ranks in the top 5% of all Texas high schools.

This school achieves remarkable results that far surpass nearby schools. For example, on the English I Reading STAAR test, JECA students scored 87.6% proficiency, compared to just 33.5% at Judson High School and 45.1% at Veterans Memorial High School. In Algebra I, JECA's proficiency rate of 72.4% dwarfs the 13.1% at Judson High School and 27.9% at Veterans Memorial. The school also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.9% and a 0.0% dropout rate, a stark contrast to the 85.5% graduation rate at Judson High School. What's truly impressive is that JECA achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($6,793) than any other nearby high school, including Randolph High School ($13,445), showing that its success comes from a focused academic model and strong school culture, not extra funding.

JECA's excellence extends across all student groups, with top-tier performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, English Language Learners, and those receiving special education services. The school's only unusual finding is that its Gifted and Talented students rank lower than expected, likely because the entire school environment is already so academically rigorous. This consistent, decade-long track record of top performance makes JECA a reliable choice for families seeking a high-quality education in the San Antonio area, especially when compared to the struggling comprehensive high schools in its own district.

438

Students ?

20.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,267

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8230 Palisades
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 945-5100

District: Judson Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.1%

African American:

17.4%

White:

16.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (85% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Texas high schools

✓99% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg47%

Texas avg62%

133^rd of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd)

752^nd of 951Judson 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	133 of 2009	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	89.1	77 of 1974	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	102 of 1990	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	41 of 1961	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	43 of 1876	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	39 of 1861	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	22 of 1857	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	12 of 1797	99.3%	★★★★★
2017	96.6	9 of 1777	99.5%	★★★★★
2016	83.0	42 of 1762	97.6%	★★★★★
2015	84.9	17 of 1743	99.0%	★★★★★
2014	85.0	39 of 1734	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	86.4	28 of 1652	98.3%	★★★★★
2012	85.9	18 of 1603	98.9%	★★★★★
2011	85.2	10 of 1672	99.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.1	109 of 1086	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	78.8	99 of 834	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	126 of 1065	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	96.4	18 of 1069	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	45 of 1031	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.8	22 of 1020	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	21 of 1024	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	97.4	14 of 1013	98.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.6	9 of 556	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	69.9	105 of 428	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	86 of 530	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	29 of 525	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	70.7	110 of 488	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	31 of 487	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.1	9 of 486	98.1%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	95.6	33 of 1837	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	25 of 1829	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	22 of 1810	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	98.9	9 of 1784	99.5%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	99.7	5 of 1195	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	90.2	57 of 1153	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	24 of 1437	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	20 of 1371	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	35 of 1278	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	41 of 1195	96.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	162 of 1936	91.6%	★★★★★
2025	81.7	112 of 1504	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	79.7	168 of 1880	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.3	64 of 1891	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	88.5	62 of 1841	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.0	57 of 1815	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.7	33 of 1798	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.8	17 of 1781	99.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.3	815 of 1206	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	65.0	381 of 964	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.8	281 of 1182	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	60 of 1172	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	67.9	432 of 1177	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.4	500 of 1145	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.6	93 of 1137	91.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.6	122 of 1860	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	91.0	47 of 1453	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	56 of 1805	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	47 of 1820	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.0	56 of 1762	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	34 of 1743	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.6	30 of 1714	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	15 of 1691	99.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	101 of 1937	94.8%	★★★★★
2025	89.7	56 of 1513	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	61 of 1884	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	49 of 1897	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	51 of 1847	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.4	38 of 1848	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	24 of 1818	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	97.0	22 of 1794	98.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.3	124 of 1954	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	91.2	34 of 1515	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.3	45 of 1891	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	18 of 1913	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	47 of 1853	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	38 of 1840	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.9	19 of 1824	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.0	13 of 1803	99.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	3 of 713	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	85.2	36 of 598	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	5 of 664	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	1 of 588	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	90.8	14 of 582	97.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	97.0	47 of 1581	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	99.5	14 of 1299	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	99.3	20 of 1478	98.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.9	88 of 1584	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	86.2	50 of 1294	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	79.4	136 of 1556	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	32 of 1576	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	35 of 1525	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.3	46 of 1510	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.6	23 of 1526	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	22 of 1539	98.6%	★★★★★

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)

English Language Learner (2026)100th percentile+6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)100th percentile+6 vs school

Asian (2026)98th percentile+5 vs school

At Risk (2022)98th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)97th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

African American (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)32nd percentile-61 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading90%+30 vs state

U.S. History88%+18 vs state

English I Reading88%+32 vs state

Biology81%+10 vs state

Algebra I72%+18 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

This is the ONLY shining star among the Judson School district High Schools. They have excellent teachers and administrators. They believe in the students and are turning them in to true leaders in their community. 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 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Judson Early College Academy	Public	9-12	8230 Palisades	Live Oak	78233	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-5100	438	21	20.7	48.4%	72 (16.4%)	76 (17.4%)	259 (59.1%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	84.3	133^rd of 2009 public high schools	93.4%		89.1	77^th of 1974 public high schools	96.1%	56	72.4	80.8	87.6	89.9	88.1								$8,267
Bexar County J J A E P	Public	10-12	8012 Shin Oak	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 281-0764	3				0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Randolph High School	Public	9-12	Bldg 1225	Universal City	78148	Bexar County	Randolph Field Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-2400	464	35	13.0	8.6%	157 (33.8%)	78 (16.8%)	138 (29.7%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	73 (15.7%)	78.9	233^rd of 2009 public high schools	88.4%		77.8	248^th of 1974 public high schools	87.4%	15	44.3	88.1	79.1	83.6	89.6								$12,481
Idea Judson College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	13427 Judson Rd	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3600	747	45	16.6	75.0%	91 (12.2%)	106 (14.2%)	503 (67.3%)	30 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	11 (1.5%)	33.9	1392^nd of 2009 public high schools	30.7%		50.7	892^nd of 1974 public high schools	54.8%	500	19.6	59.7	46.5	51.6	69.8	66.1	49.1	56.9	26.0	26.7		17.4	$10,440
Judson Care Academy	Public	6-12	102 School St	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-6730	86	12	6.9	75.6%	7 (8.1%)	28 (32.6%)	45 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	7.4	1837^th of 2009 public high schools	8.6%		11.1	1762^nd of 1974 public high schools	10.7%	75	18.2	35.3	20.8	16.0	41.7	0.0	18.2	21.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$25,478
Judson High School	Public	9-12	9142 Fm 78	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-1100	2,498	169	14.7	74.1%	261 (10.4%)	665 (26.6%)	1,411 (56.5%)	37 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.4%)	111 (4.4%)	21.8	1630^th of 2009 public high schools	18.9%		23.5	1548^th of 1974 public high schools	21.6%	82	13.1	45.5	33.5	39.2	62.7								$10,409
Allison L Steele E L C	Public	9-12	204 Wright Ave	Schertz	78154	Guadalupe County	Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-6401	87	11	7.8	35.6%	26 (29.9%)	4 (4.6%)	51 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	8	1829^th of 2009 public high schools	9.0%		19.2	1635^th of 1974 public high schools	17.2%	194	0.0		18.2	21.7	39.7								$9,128
Boysville	Public, Charter	9-12	8555 E Loop 1604 N	Converse	78109	Bexar County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 834-4127	10	2	5.0		2 (20.0%)	1 (10.0%)	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$16,972
Samuel Clemens High School	Public	9-12	1001 Elbel Rd	Schertz	78154	Guadalupe County	Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-6501	2,589	140	18.5	28.2%	840 (32.4%)	279 (10.8%)	1,262 (48.7%)	45 (1.7%)	6 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	150 (5.8%)	56.7	773^rd of 2009 public high schools	61.5%		63.1	592^nd of 1974 public high schools	70.0%	181	28.8	72.3	57.5	68.1	83.7								$7,835
Idea Walzem College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	6445 Walzem Rd	San Antonio	78239	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4600	724	43	16.8	77.1%	32 (4.4%)	160 (22.1%)	498 (68.8%)	17 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	12 (1.7%)	47.9	1000^th of 2009 public high schools	50.2%		49	932^nd of 1974 public high schools	52.8%	68	34.8	78.4	59.8	58.0	63.6	35.4	54.9	65.8	37.7	46.5		30.2	$10,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Judson Early College Academy

What is the racial makeup of Judson Early College Academy?

Students at Judson Early College Academy are 59% Hispanic, 17% African American, 16% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Judson Early College Academy in?

Judson Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Judson Early College Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 438 students attended Judson Early College Academy.

Is Judson Early College Academy a good school?

Yes. Judson Early College Academy ranks in the top 6.6% of Texas high schools.

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