Pogue Options Alternative Academy ranks in the bottom 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)97%
52%
Black
(17-18)n/a
13%
White
(17-18)3%
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
6%
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 78% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pogue Options Alternative Academy?
The graduation rate of Pogue Options Alternative Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pogue Options Alternative Academy?
26 students attend Pogue Options Alternative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pogue Options Alternative Academy students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Pogue Options Alternative Academy offer ?
Pogue Options Alternative Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pogue Options Alternative Academy part of?
Pogue Options Alternative Academy is part of Kingsville Independent School District.
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