Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy 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 Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3438 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
What is Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy's ranking?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is ranked #3438 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
130 students attend Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy offer ?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy part of?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is part of Somerset Independent School District.
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