Serving 128 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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- 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 128 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 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 0.17, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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?
128 students attend Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, 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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