Serving 2,613 students in grades 9-12, Akins High School 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,613 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Akins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akins High School is 0.36, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Akins High School?
The graduation rate of Akins High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Akins High School?
2,613 students attend Akins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Akins High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akins High School?
Akins High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Akins High School offer ?
Akins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Akins High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,613 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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