Ascension Academy

Ascension Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
9301 Ascension Pky,  Amarillo, TX
4.3
3.9
123 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. William Summerhill
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$14,250

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
24
Part Time Teachers
12
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
27
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
95%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
63.2%
Hispanic
18.7%
Asian
11.7%
Black
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#35 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
#55 Best Private HS in Texas
#57 Most Diverse Private HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas Tech University 35 Students
Texas A&M University 26 Students
West Texas A&M University 24 Students
Baylor University 22 Students
University of Texas - Austin 18 Students
Oklahoma State University 18 Students
University of Oklahoma 15 Students
University of North Texas 13 Students
Rice University 11 Students
Texas Christian University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students
Anthropology 5 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 70 Reviews
1.0 Parent
8/27/2023
Waste of money! This school has a huge bullying problem and administration doesn't want to do anything about it. 50% of the kids are on scholarship and it shows. Public schools in the area are great so no need to waste your money.
5.0 Parent
9/28/2021
My son has been here since the 6th grade and he loves it. The staff and faculty treat each student and their families like they are part a huge family. They went out of their way to ensure that he wouldn't have to go back to public school due to financial problems we were having during his 6th grade year. For his 7th grade year they set his tuition to an amount that was much more affordable and when we fell behind on the payments, they worked with us until we got his tuition from last year paid off. Any other private school of this kind would not have let my son stay this long with as far behind we got on his tuition during his 6th grade year. And personally, I'm very glad they are that way because my son is thriving so much better there than he did when he was in public school.
1.0 Alum
2/25/2021
Ascension is a horrible place. I've been at multiple schools and all of them had less bullying and stress. Most of the teachers are bad. Ms. Bicker, one of the history teachers, is very nice and good at her subject. She is the only teacher there who cares about her subject. Rest just wanted a job.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2024
My daughter only attended this school for 1 year, as a 6th grader. However, the dedication and care of a couple of her teachers undoubtedly propelled her. When she arrived at the school she was falling behind in reading and math. She didn't love reading and she wasn't confident in her math skills. T...
5.0 parent
10/2/2023
Ascension has been exactly what our family needed. Our children have thrived here. They are afforded all of the opportunities of a large school with a small school atmosphere. We feel like they are seen and heard here.
5.0 parent
10/2/2023
Ascension Academy has been a great school for my child’s education. From the moment we enrolled, we noticed a remarkable difference in his academic growth and development. The school’s commitment to providing a challenging and stimulating environment has truly had a positive impact. The teachers at...
5.0 parent
9/27/2023
Ascension Academy has been a wonderful school for my daughters. Already coming from a different private school to Ascension Academy has been a great transition for them including us a family. The challenge for them has already taught them the responsibility to be productive and organized with their...

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Ascension Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 9301 Ascension Pky in Amarillo, TX. Annual tuition is $14,250. The school has a total enrollment of 123 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Ascension Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bible Heritage School, Victory Academy, West Plains High School, and more. Learn more about what Amarillo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ascension Academy.

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