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Judson Early College Academy

Public Grades 9-12

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,974 Texas High Schools

Better than 96% of Texas high schools

Summary

Judson Early College Academy is a high-performing public high school located in Live Oak, Texas, serving 428 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. As part of the Judson Independent School District, this school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Judson Early College Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams that significantly outpace the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had proficiency rates of 73.17% in Algebra I, 92.19% in Biology, and over 89% in English I and English II Reading, compared to much lower rates in the district and state. The school also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and very low dropout rates, far exceeding the district and state averages. Notably, Judson Early College Academy excels in serving diverse student populations, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Veterans Memorial High School and Judson Care Academy, Judson Early College Academy stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently delivering exceptional academic outcomes, high graduation rates, and strong college readiness for its students. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's effective strategies and practices in supporting student success.

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: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (87% vs 56% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Texas high schools

✓99% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg44%

Texas avg56%

77^th of 1,974

Texas public high schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

768^th of 961Judson 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)

Special Education (2025)99th percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2022)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)95th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile-4 vs school

African American (2025)88th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)75th percentile-21 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)60th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Biology92%+30 vs state

English II Reading89%+33 vs state

English I Reading89%+38 vs state

U.S. History83%+15 vs state

Algebra I73%+26 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 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%)	89.1	77^th of 1974 public high schools	96.1%		87.6	102^nd of 1990 public high schools	94.9%	25	73.2	92.2	89.1	89.2	83.3									$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%)	77.8	248^th of 1974 public high schools	87.4%		78	244^th of 1990 public high schools	87.7%	4	32.9	83.5	76.9	82.7	95.4									$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%)	50.7	892^nd of 1974 public high schools	54.8%		48	987^th of 1990 public high schools	50.4%	95	49.0	64.1	48.9	63.6	59.5	66.1	54.5	72.9	34.8	52.7			47.0	$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%)	11.1	1762^nd of 1974 public high schools	10.7%		4.7	1897^th of 1990 public high schools	4.7%	135	5.6	28.6	13.6	6.7	80.0	20.0	33.3	9.5	6.7	0.0	5.0	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%)	23.5	1548^th of 1974 public high schools	21.6%		20.7	1610^th of 1990 public high schools	19.1%	62	10.0	36.7	34.6	39.2	59.1									$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%)	19.2	1635^th of 1974 public high schools	17.2%		14.7	1708^th of 1990 public high schools	14.2%	73	0.0	50.0	0.0	30.0	49.2									$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%)	63.1	592^nd of 1974 public high schools	70.0%		65.6	542^nd of 1990 public high schools	72.8%	50	29.0	75.9	55.0	67.6	85.3									$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%)	49	932^nd of 1974 public high schools	52.8%		56.8	763^rd of 1990 public high schools	61.7%	169	33.1	65.0	65.6	50.0	65.5	64.0	60.8	64.8	54.1	34.9			19.1	$10,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Judson Early College Academy

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 is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 77^th of 1974 Texas high schools.

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.

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