At a glance
Reported students
2,039
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2,039:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
600.5
Butz Preparatory Academy: 2,039 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
2,039:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Butz Preparatory Academy
Butz Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Stockton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Fort Stockton ISD. NCES reports 2,039 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2,039:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 (47.8%) and White (27.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Butz Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 2,039:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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
- 64.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.1%
- Hispanic47.8%
- Black18.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 Fort Stockton ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fort Stockton High
High · Grades 09–12
699 reported students
Lone Star Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
3,628 reported students
Fort Stockton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
502 reported students
Fort Stockton Int
Elementary · Grades 04–05
341 reported students
Fort Stockton Apache El
Elementary · Grades PK–01
331 reported students
Fort Stockton Alamo El
Elementary · Grades 02–03
290 reported students
Public schools near Butz Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Virtual Academy High · Fort Stockton ISD | 09–12 | 3,628 | under 0.1 mi |
| Eschool Prep Academy Elementary · Fort Stockton ISD | KG–08 | 5,650 | under 0.1 mi |
| Fort Stockton Int Elementary · Fort Stockton ISD | 04–05 | 341 | 0.5 mi |
| Fort Stockton Alamo El Elementary · Fort Stockton ISD | 02–03 | 290 | 0.6 mi |
| Fort Stockton Apache El Elementary · Fort Stockton ISD | PK–01 | 331 | 1.4 mi |
| Fort Stockton High High · Fort Stockton ISD | 09–12 | 699 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butz Preparatory Academy
What grades does Butz Preparatory Academy serve?
Butz Preparatory Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fort Stockton ISD.
How many students attend Butz Preparatory Academy?
Butz Preparatory Academy reported 2,039 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butz Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 2,039:1, based on 2,039 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butz Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butz Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Stockton ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Butz Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.1% 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 Butz Preparatory Academy in?
Butz Preparatory Academy is part of Fort Stockton ISD, based in Fort Stockton, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butz Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lone Star Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Eschool Prep Academy (under 0.1 mi), Fort Stockton Int (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.