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Enrollment
664
High
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY·NCES 480001913071
Aristoi Classical Upper School
5610 MORTON RD, KATY, TX 77493 · (281) 391-5003 · Harris County
GRADES 05–12HIGH21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL664 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
126 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 95 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 99 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 92 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 89 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 85 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 75 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 79 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 50 | 8% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
73.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +16.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
55.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +24.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 55 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 16 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 24 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 29.0% | 44.0% | 18.0% | 9.0% |
| Mathematics | 19.0% | 36.0% | 28.0% | 17.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73.0% | 55.0% |
| 2024-25 | 74.0% | 47.0% |
| 2023-24 | 75.0% | 48.0% |
| 2022-23 | 59.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 67.0% | 50.0% |
| 2020-21 | 57.0% | 31.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
57.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
65.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 58% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 66% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Aristoi Classical Upper School
Aristoi Classical Upper School's state test result (57.9% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristoi Classical Upper School this school | 664 | 19.0% | 57.9% |
| Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School CORINTH | 509 | 19.6% | 59.3% |
| Van Alstyne High School VAN ALSTYNE | 729 | 18.0% | 74.7% |
| Robert G Cole Middle/High School SAN ANTONIO | 810 | 17.2% | 71.0% |
| West Plains High School AMARILLO | 1,221 | 23.6% | 62.4% |
| Celina High School CELINA | 1,322 | 16.6% | 67.9% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Aristoi Classical Upper School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.9% | #559 of 1,385 | #58 of 150 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #399 of 1,425 ▲ 109 | #52 of 155 ▲ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #299 of 1,425 ▼ 56 | #39 of 155 ▼ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +15.5pp | #576 of 1,184 | #78 of 151 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 664 | #765 of 2,107 | #117 of 223 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #613 of 1,344 | #30 of 157 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.3% | #231 of 1,346 | #30 of 157 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.0% | #1,456 of 1,522 | #172 of 175 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +59.2% | #56 of 672 | #7 of 64 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
664
+107 (+19%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 664 | 46.2 | 14.4:1 | 19% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 665 | 46.5 | 14.3:1 | 27% (181) |
| 2022-23 | 594 | 42.7 | 13.9:1 | 25% (149) |
| 2020-21 | 557 | 40 | 13.9:1 | 22% (123) |
| 2017-18 | 417 | 31.9 | 13.1:1 | 20% (85) |
| 2015-16 | 193 | 13 | 14.8:1 | 16% (30) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Aristoi Classical Upper School.
Since 2017-18: students up 59% (417 to 664); teachers up 45% (31.9 to 46.2).
About Aristoi Classical Upper School
This page covers Aristoi Classical Upper School, a small high school in KATY, Texas. Grades offered run from 5 through 12, with 664 students enrolled.
Aristoi Classical Upper School is part of a district of 3 schools: ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY, with 1,606 students.
At Aristoi Classical Upper School, the largest share of students is White, at 48%. Next come 33% Hispanic, 8% Black, 6% multiracial, and 5% Asian. The county population is about 34% White. The school's diversity index is 65%, meaning two students picked at random have a 65% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
With 46.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Aristoi Classical Upper School was 14.4:1. On average, high schools in Texas have 15.1:1, compared with 14.4:1 here. Aristoi Classical Upper School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 19%. Across public schools in Harris County, the average is 70%.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Aristoi Classical Upper School is 7.6 points below its prediction. Actual: 57.9%. Predicted: 65.6%.
In the county around the school, Harris County, the median household income is $74,983, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Harris County is home to 1,205 public schools and about 886,911 public school students.
The nearest public school is Haskett Junior High School, at about 0.8 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. Aristoi Classical Upper School comes in 3rd of 7 nearby schools on average proficiency.
Aristoi Classical Upper School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large. Aristoi Classical Upper School holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
Aristoi Classical Upper School's enrollment climbed from 557 in 2020-21 to 664 in 2024-25.
To ask about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news, start a discussion on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY
- Aristoi Classical Academy-CypressCombined · 511 students
- Aristoi Classical AcademyElementary · 431 students
Other schools in KATY
- Seven Lakes High SchoolHigh · 3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch High SchoolHigh · 3,740 students
- Katy High SchoolHigh · 3,543 students
- Paetow High SchoolHigh · 3,447 students
- Taylor High SchoolHigh · 3,384 students
- Jordan High SchoolHigh · 3,330 students
Nearby schools
- Haskett Junior High School0.8 mi · 1,208
- Russell & Cindi Faldyn Elementary School0.8 mi · 1,263
- Katy Junior High School1.1 mi · 1,155
- Zelma Hutsell Elementary School1.1 mi · 804
- Aristoi Classical Academy1.5 mi · 431
- Harris Co School for Accelerated Lrn1.5 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About Aristoi Classical Upper SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Aristoi Classical Upper School?
Aristoi Classical Upper School enrolls approximately 664 students in grades 05-12.
What grades does Aristoi Classical Upper School serve?
Aristoi Classical Upper School serves grades 05-12.
How many students per teacher at Aristoi Classical Upper School?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at Aristoi Classical Upper School.
What is the student diversity at Aristoi Classical Upper School?
Student demographics at Aristoi Classical Upper School are roughly 48% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Aristoi Classical Upper School public or private?
Aristoi Classical Upper School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.