Ninth Grade Academy serves 232 students in grades 9.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ninth Grade Academy?
232 students attend Ninth Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ninth Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ninth Grade Academy offer ?
Ninth Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Ninth Grade Academy part of?
Ninth Grade Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
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