Priority Intervention Academy serves 101 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Priority Intervention Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Priority Intervention Academy's student population of 101 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Priority Intervention Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
66%
54%
Black
26%
13%
White
5%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Priority Intervention Academy?
101 students attend Priority Intervention Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Priority Intervention Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Priority Intervention Academy?
Priority Intervention Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Priority Intervention Academy offer ?
Priority Intervention Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Priority Intervention Academy part of?
Priority Intervention Academy is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Priority Intervention Academy located?
Priority Intervention Academy is located in the Dunbar Manhattan Heights neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Dunbar Manhattan Heights.
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