Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, Hays Inspire Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hays Inspire Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hays Inspire Academy's student population of 24 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Hays Inspire Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hays Inspire Academy is 0.57, 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
#5127 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
50%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
42%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays Inspire Academy's ranking?
Hays Inspire Academy is ranked #5127 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hays Inspire Academy?
24 students attend Hays Inspire Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hays Inspire Academy students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hays Inspire Academy?
Hays Inspire Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hays Inspire Academy offer ?
Hays Inspire Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hays Inspire Academy part of?
Hays Inspire Academy is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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