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Archway Academy

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

Houston, TX

6221 Main St, Houston, TX 77030

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Texas

Archway Academy is an independent private school in Houston, Texas, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 42 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent high schools in Texas. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 168 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
42
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 25 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
168 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 40% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent high schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of independent high schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 15 independent high schools in Texas.

    Students by grade

    95
    1010
    1112
    1215

    Student body

    White64%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Asian12%
    Black7%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Archway Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Archway Academy

    What grades does Archway Academy serve?

    Archway Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Archway Academy?

    About 42 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Archway Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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