Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Summary:

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is a public charter high school in Port Arthur, Texas, serving 52 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Beaumont Independent School District, which is ranked 618 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tekoa Academy has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 80-83% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Bridge City High School, Port Neches-Groves High School, and Nederland High School. The school has seen impressive improvements in its 4-year graduation rate, increasing from 70.8% in 2019-2020 to 100% in 2022-2023, outperforming the nearby schools. However, Tekoa Academy's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.1% to 15.1% over the past 4 years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Tekoa Academy's performance on STAAR EOC tests is mixed, with some subjects like Algebra I, U.S. History, and English II Reading showing strong results, while others like English I Reading and Biology lag behind the state and nearby districts. The school serves a significantly higher proportion of students from low-income families, with 69.47% to 96.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years, compared to the nearby schools. Tekoa Academy's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9:1 to 17.2:1, could be a strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 327 Thomas Blvd
       Port Arthur, TX  77640


(409) 982-5400

District: Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School

SchoolDigger Rank:
882nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  58

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.2%
Hispanic:
10.3%
American Indian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Compare Details Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.2%), Hispanic (10.3%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies employs 5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies 882nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies in the ranking list.)

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Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School 618th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Rank History for all students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 55.32 946th 1672 43.4%
2012 21.77 1383rd 1603 13.7%
2013 39.02 1128th 1652 31.7%
2014 25.94 1402nd 1734 19.1%
2015 50.83 956th 1743 45.2%
2016 32.10 1322nd 1762 25.0%
2017 37.48 1071st 1777 39.7%
2018 88.45 77th 1797 95.7%
2019 74.94 280th 1857 84.9%
2021 10.36 1682nd 1861 9.6%
2022 69.30 392nd 1876 79.1%
2023 81.71 178th 1961 90.9%
2024 52.22 882nd 1987 55.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.17 55th 1794 96.9%
2019 82.48 138th 1818 92.4%
2021 10.96 1703rd 1848 7.8%
2022 73.47 235th 1847 87.3%
2023 86.37 100th 1897 94.7%
2024 65.77 365th 1883 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.97 28th 1781 98.4%
2019 74.32 305th 1798 83.0%
2021 8.45 1678th 1815 7.5%
2022 74.04 292nd 1841 84.1%
2023 94.98 1st 1891 99.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.88 92nd 1784 94.8%
2019 61.33 444th 1810 75.5%
2021 25.66 1431st 1829 21.8%
2022 67.34 312th 1837 83.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.63 231st 1803 87.2%
2019 70.71 348th 1824 80.9%
2021 13.77 1631st 1840 11.4%
2022 62.43 522nd 1853 71.8%
2023 88.60 85th 1913 95.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.49 51st 1013 95.0%
2019 79.80 136th 1024 86.7%
2021 14.74 901st 1020 11.7%
2022 72.47 175th 1031 83.0%
2023 83.46 119th 1069 88.9%
2024 63.00 269th 1065 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.83 508th 1743 70.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 1 60 0 4 0 0 0 0 65
2012 1 57 0 6 0 0 1 0 65
2013 3 65 0 12 0 0 0 0 80
2014 2 69 0 11 0 0 0 0 82
2015 5 61 0 10 1 0 1 0 78
2016 3 61 0 11 0 0 1 0 76
2017 1 65 0 4 0 0 2 0 72
2018 1 56 0 4 0 0 1 0 62
2019 0 62 0 6 0 1 0 0 69
2020 1 69 0 13 0 0 0 0 83
2021 1 78 0 15 1 0 0 0 95
2022 0 60 0 11 1 0 0 0 72
2023 0 42 0 8 1 0 1 0 52
2024 0 50 0 6 1 0 1 0 58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 65 n/a n/a 95.4
2012 65 4.2 15.1 95.4
2013 80 7.6 10.4 75
2014 82 7.4 11.0 80.5
2015 78 7.0 11.1 96.2
2016 76 6.0 12.6 84.2
2017 72 6.4 11.1 79.2
2018 62 6.7 9.2 30.6
2019 69 4.5 15.2 89.9
2020 83 4.2 19.7 94
2021 95 5.5 17.2 69.5
2022 72 5.7 12.5 95.8
2023 52 5.7 9.0 96.2
2024 58 5.0 11.4 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 65 n/a n/a 95.4
2012 65 4.2 15.1 95.4
2013 80 7.6 10.4 75
2014 82 7.4 11.0 80.5
2015 78 7.0 11.1 96.2
2016 76 6.0 12.6 84.2
2017 72 6.4 11.1 79.2
2018 62 6.7 9.2 30.6
2019 69 4.5 15.2 89.9
2020 83 4.2 19.7 94
2021 95 5.5 17.2 69.5
2022 72 5.7 12.5 95.8
2023 52 5.7 9.0 96.2
2024 58 5.0 11.4 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 280th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 178th of 1961 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)7081
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)6481
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)6369
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)6369
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)8481
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)8481
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)6778
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)6778
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)85100
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)85100
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6952
 24.6%
African American6242
 32.3%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White00
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%96.2%
 6.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 58 students attended Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies.

Students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies are 86% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies ranks 882nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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