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Aim College & Career Prep

Grades 08–12 · High · Galveston, TX · NCES 482028012288

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

101

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

10.94

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas high enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

562

Aim College & Career Prep: 101 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

9.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
125
Teachers (FTE)
11.32
Student–teacher ratio
11:1

What the reported data says about Aim College & Career Prep

Aim College & Career Prep is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Galveston. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Galveston ISD. NCES reports 101 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below 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 (41.6%) and Black (30.7%). English learners represent 15.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Aim College & Career Prep

  1. 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
15.2%
Students with disabilities
14.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
91.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.5
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White22.8%
  • Hispanic41.6%
  • Black30.7%
  • Asian1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4%

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.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Aim College & Career Prep

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Burnet El

Elementary · Galveston ISD

PK–045620.7 mi
Ball H S

High · Galveston ISD

09–121,9050.7 mi
Odyssey Academy - Galveston

Other · Charter · Odyssey Academy Inc

PK–127950.8 mi
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy

Elementary · Charter · Ambassadors Preparatory Academy

PK–081670.9 mi
Hal Biery Jr DAEP

High · Texas City ISD

06–12759.1 mi
Texas City H S

High · Texas City ISD

09–121,6899.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Aim College & Career Prep

What grades does Aim College & Career Prep serve?

Aim College & Career Prep reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Galveston ISD.

How many students attend Aim College & Career Prep?

Aim College & Career Prep reported 101 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 125 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Aim College & Career Prep?

The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 101 students and 10.94 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 Aim College & Career Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?

Aim College & Career Prep is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galveston ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Aim College & Career Prep students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

91.1% 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 Aim College & Career Prep in?

Aim College & Career Prep is part of Galveston ISD, based in Galveston, TX, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Aim College & Career Prep?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burnet El (0.7 mi), Ball H S (0.7 mi), Odyssey Academy - Galveston (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.