At a glance
Reported students
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
33
Hays Inspire Academy: 24 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
10.8:1 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
- 42
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Hays Inspire Academy
Hays Inspire Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in San Marcos. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Inspire Academies. NCES reports 24 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 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 (50%) and White (41.7%). English learners represent 19% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hays Inspire Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White41.7%
- Hispanic50%
- Black8.3%
- 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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Inspire Academies
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
RISE Inspire Academy
High · Grades 09–12
24 reported students
Bell County Inspire Academy
High · Grades 07–12
44 reported students
Rockdale Inspire Academy
High · Grades 07–12
61 reported students
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
33 reported students
Innova Mercy Inspire Academy
Other · Grades 06–11
0 reported students
Sherman Inspire Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Hays Inspire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos H S High · San Marcos CISD | 09–12 | 2,371 | 0.7 mi |
| Bowie El Elementary · San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 580 | 0.8 mi |
| San Marcos Excel Academy High · San Marcos CISD | 10–12 | 55 | 1.7 mi |
| Dezavala El Elementary · San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 584 | 1.8 mi |
| Mendez El Elementary · San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 533 | 1.8 mi |
| Goodnight Middle Middle · San Marcos CISD | 06–08 | 884 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hays Inspire Academy
What grades does Hays Inspire Academy serve?
Hays Inspire Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Inspire Academies.
How many students attend Hays Inspire Academy?
Hays Inspire Academy reported 24 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 42 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hays Inspire Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 24 students and 2.22 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 Hays Inspire Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hays Inspire Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hays Inspire Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hays Inspire Academy in?
Hays Inspire Academy is part of Inspire Academies, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hays Inspire Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Marcos H S (0.7 mi), Bowie El (0.8 mi), San Marcos Excel Academy (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.