School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (08-09)
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(08-09)42%
48%
Black
(08-09)50%
14%
White
(08-09)8%
34%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
62%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Galveston Academy?
26 students attend Galveston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Galveston Academy students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What grades does Galveston Academy offer ?
Galveston Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Galveston Academy part of?
Galveston Academy is part of Galveston Independent School District.
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