At a glance
Reported students
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
634
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy: 25 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Academic Counseling and Transition Academy
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Channelview. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Channelview ISD. NCES reports 25 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68%) and Black (24%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academic Counseling and Transition Academy
- 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8%
- Hispanic68%
- Black24%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Channelview ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aguirre J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
933 reported students
Alice Johnson J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,112 reported students
Endeavor H S
High · Grades 09–12
98 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
427 reported students
New Horizons Fine Arts Magnet at Crenshaw El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
482 reported students
Harvey S Brown El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
569 reported students
Public schools near Academic Counseling and Transition Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Johnson J H Middle · Channelview ISD | 06–08 | 1,112 | 0.6 mi |
| Aguirre J H Middle · Channelview ISD | 06–08 | 933 | 2.2 mi |
| North Shore Middle Middle · Galena Park ISD | 07–08 | 1,299 | 3 mi |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus Middle · Galena Park ISD | 06–06 | 991 | 3.8 mi |
| Cunningham Middle Middle · Galena Park ISD | 07–08 | 802 | 4.6 mi |
| Woodland Acres Middle Middle · Galena Park ISD | 06–08 | 570 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academic Counseling and Transition Academy
What grades does Academic Counseling and Transition Academy serve?
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Channelview ISD.
How many students attend Academic Counseling and Transition Academy?
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy reported 25 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academic Counseling and Transition Academy?
The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 25 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academic Counseling and Transition Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Channelview ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Academic Counseling and Transition Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academic Counseling and Transition Academy in?
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy is part of Channelview ISD, based in Channelview, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academic Counseling and Transition Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alice Johnson J H (0.6 mi), Aguirre J H (2.2 mi), North Shore Middle (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.