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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN BENITO CISD·NCES 483879022794

GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY

2115 N WILLIAMS RD, SAN BENITO, TX 78586 · (956) 361-6100 · Cameron County
GRADES KG–10COMBINED41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL76 STUDENTS
Enrollment
76
Combined
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 485
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
58 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
2
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
3
Grade 4
10
Grade 5
10
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
16
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
8
Student demographics
White
68%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
7092%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 54%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3242%
Female
4458%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
51.0%
TX avg 51.8% . -9.0pp since 2022
Mathematics
12.0%
TX avg 42.0% . -8.0pp since 2022
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY

Located at 2115 N WILLIAMS RD, in SAN BENITO, Texas, GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY is a micro-enrollment all-grades campus that enrolls 76 students (grades K through 10), overseen by SAN BENITO CISD. That puts it 84% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 485 students.

GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY is one of 23 schools operated by SAN BENITO CISD, a district that instructs 9,137 students overall.

On the student-mix side, GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (92%). Beyond that, the school logs 8% White. Compared to Cameron County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 7.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Cameron County runs at roughly 84%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Cameron County) records that median household income runs about $52,601, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 21%. GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY is one of 187 public schools in Cameron County (combined enrollment of about 97,392 students).

Nearest neighbor: SAN BENITO VETERANS MEMORIAL ACADEMY, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

Inside the community feed, the feed for GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Cameron County at a glance

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Population
426,120
Census ACS
Median income
$52,601
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
97,392 students

Quick facts

School name
GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY
District
SAN BENITO CISD
Address
2115 N WILLIAMS RD, SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Phone
(956) 361-6100
County
Cameron County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–10
Total enrollment
76
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
58 (76%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
483879022794
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY
What is the total enrollment at GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY?
GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY enrolls approximately 76 students in grades KG-10.
What age range does GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY serve?
GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY serves students from grade KG through grade 10.
How many teachers does GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY have?
GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1.
What is the student diversity at GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY?
Student demographics at GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY are roughly 8% White, 92% Hispanic.
What district is GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY in?
GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY is part of SAN BENITO CISD.
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