Richey Academy serves 56 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richey Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richey Academy's student population of 56 students has grown by 366% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richey Academy is 0.66, which is more 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
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
50%
13%
White
11%
24%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted60.7%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richey Academy?
56 students attend Richey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Richey Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richey Academy?
Richey Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richey Academy offer ?
Richey Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Richey Academy part of?
Richey Academy is part of Spring Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Richey Academy located?
Richey Academy is located in the Northridge Park neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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