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What's the biggest difference between YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM RESEARCH & PREPARATORY ACADEMY and what you expected?
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Enrollment
443
High
DISTRICT 1,062 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EL PASO ISD·NCES 481830013596
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
2231 ARIZONA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79930 · (915) 236-4830 · El Paso County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL443 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 47% of Texas public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
267 students
DISTRICT 76% · 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 6 | 127 | 29% |
| Grade 7 | 103 | 23% |
| Grade 8 | 93 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 10 | 26 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 19 | 4% |
| Grade 12 | 25 | 6% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · 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
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
76.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +31.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
48.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +27.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 31 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 27 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 36.0% | 40.0% | 18.0% | 6.0% |
| Mathematics | 15.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% | 16.0% |
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 | 76.0% | 48.0% |
| 2024-25 | 73.0% | 45.0% |
| 2023-24 | 67.0% | 34.0% |
| 2022-23 | 59.0% | 25.0% |
| 2021-22 | 63.0% | 23.0% |
| 2020-21 | 45.0% | 21.0% |
% 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
52.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 52% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 48% 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 Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy's state test result (52.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy this school | 443 | 60.3% | 52.1% |
| Kermit High School KERMIT | 395 | 60.3% | 44.3% |
| Sinton High School SINTON | 547 | 62.0% | 54.0% |
| Transmountain Early College High School EL PASO | 354 | 58.8% | 83.7% |
| Hondo High School HONDO | 518 | 62.0% | 50.0% |
| Lytle High School LYTLE | 525 | 64.8% | 36.5% |
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 Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In El Paso County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.1% | #739 of 1,385 | #24 of 45 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 48.0% | #575 of 1,425 ▼ 6 | #13 of 45 ▲ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #241 of 1,425 ▲ 23 | #8 of 45 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +20.0pp | #401 of 1,184 | #8 of 45 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 443 | #970 of 2,107 | #36 of 61 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.9:1 | #1,055 of 1,344 | #33 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.3% | #910 of 1,346 | #2 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.3% | #794 of 1,522 | #43 of 52 |
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
443
+10 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 19.7:1
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 | 443 | 26.2 | 16.9:1 | 60% (267) |
| 2023-24 | 450 | 25.5 | 17.6:1 | 59% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 425 | 23.1 | 18.4:1 | 63% (266) |
| 2020-21 | 433 | 22 | 19.7:1 | 61% (262) |
| 2017-18 | 182 | 9.8 | 18.6:1 | 65% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 143% (182 to 443); teachers up 169% (9.8 to 26.2).
About Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy, a small high school, is located in EL PASO, Texas. School enrollment was 443 students in 2024-25, in grades 6 through 12. For comparison, high schools in Texas average about 796 students.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is one of the 76 schools that make up EL PASO ISD (48,118 students in total).
A majority of students at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy, 76%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 17% White, 3% Black, and 2% multiracial. Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy has a diversity index of 39%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy employs 26.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 16.9:1. That ratio is over the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 60% in 2024-25. That is lower than the 74% average for public schools in El Paso County.
The allk12 Grade for Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is B-. Compared with Texas public high schools, the school scored higher than 47% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 52.1%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 48.0%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for El Paso County show that median household income is about $59,806, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 273 public schools in El Paso County, with a combined enrollment of about 165,404.
Nearest public school: Moreno Elementary School, about 0.5 miles away. The five-mile area around Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy holds at least 8 other public schools. Local comparison: Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy ranks 1st of 5 nearby schools, at 52.1% versus a 39.4% average.
Federal data place Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment went from 433 in 2020-21 to 443 in 2024-25, a change of 10 students. The ratio of students to teachers went from 19.7:1 to 16.9:1 over the same years.
Discussions about Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
El Paso County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
870,779
Census ACS
Median income
$59,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
273
165,404 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EL PASO ISD
- Franklin High SchoolHigh · 2,835 students
- Coronado High SchoolHigh · 2,576 students
- Chapin High SchoolHigh · 1,766 students
- El Paso High SchoolHigh · 1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,442 students
- Don Haskins PK-8Elementary · 1,405 students
Other schools in EL PASO
- Eastlake High SchoolHigh · 3,004 students
- Pebble Hills High SchoolHigh · 2,952 students
- Franklin High SchoolHigh · 2,835 students
- Socorro High SchoolHigh · 2,579 students
- Coronado High SchoolHigh · 2,576 students
- Montwood High SchoolHigh · 2,499 students
Nearby schools
- Moreno Elementary School0.5 mi · 304
- Moreno Montessori0.5 mi · 112
- Telles Academy0.6 mi · 26
- College Career Technology Academy (ccta)0.6 mi · 151
- About Face Program Elementary School0.7 mi · 3
- Lamar Elementary School0.7 mi · 265
Frequently asked questions
About Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory AcademyHow many students attend Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy enrolls approximately 443 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy serve?
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy have?
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
Student demographics at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy are roughly 17% White, 76% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy in?
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is part of EL PASO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.