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ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY

658 ROUGHRIDER DR, CENTER, TX 75935 · (936) 598-6173 · Shelby County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
Enrollment
43
High
DISTRICT 353 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
26 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
16
Grade 12
21
Student demographics
White
70%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Black
7%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13%
Asian
2%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
37%
Female
63%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
54.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
43
-18 (-30%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 21.1:1
% White
70%
was 38%
% Hispanic
21%
was 33%
% Black
7%
was 30%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY

ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY is a 9-12 campus of minimally staffed scale in CENTER, Texas, overseen by CENTER ISD, instructing 43 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 95% below typical.

ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY is one of 5 schools operated by CENTER ISD, a district that instructs 2,307 students overall.

On demographics, ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY lists that 70% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school logs 21% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.2:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Shelby County (around 71%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Shelby County) shows that median household earnings sit near $49,776, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Shelby County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,174 students), of which ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY is one.

Nearest neighbor: CENTER H S, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 30%: 61 students in 2018 compared to 43 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 38% to 70% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 21.1:1 in 2018 to 11.2:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Shelby County at a glance

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Population
24,155
Census ACS
Median income
$49,776
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,174 students

Quick facts

School name
ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY
District
CENTER ISD
Address
658 ROUGHRIDER DR, CENTER, TX 75935
Phone
(936) 598-6173
County
Shelby County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
43
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
26 (60%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
481332013661
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY
How large is ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY?
ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY enrolls approximately 43 students in grades 09-12.
Is ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY an elementary, middle, or high school?
ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY is approximately 11.2:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY?
At ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 70% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian.
Is ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY public or private?
ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by CENTER ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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