Aristoi Classical Academy is a K-12 open-enrollment public charter school based in Katy, Texas. The school originally opened in 1996 and was then called West Houston Charter School. The school was renamed in 2006.
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress's student population of 433 students has grown by 441% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Grey, Gold
School Rankings
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3620 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress's ranking?
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress is ranked #3620 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress often compared to?
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypressis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy-katy, Cypress Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress?
433 students attend Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress?
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress offer ?
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress part of?
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress is part of Aristoi Classical Academy School District.
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