Priority Intervention Academy serves 108 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Priority Intervention Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Priority Intervention Academy's student population of 108 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Priority Intervention Academy is 0.51, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Priority Intervention Academy?
108 students attend Priority Intervention Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Priority Intervention Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priority Intervention Academy?
Priority Intervention Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Priority Intervention Academy offer ?
Priority Intervention Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Priority Intervention Academy part of?
Priority Intervention Academy is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Priority Intervention Academy located?
Priority Intervention Academy is located in the Dunbar Manhattan Heights neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Dunbar Manhattan Heights.
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