Serving 6 students in grades 12, Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)'s student population of 6 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)?
6 students attend Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)?
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) offer ?
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) part of?
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12) is part of Santa Maria Independent School District.
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