Wells Branch’s Chaparral Star Academy is the brainchild of Dr. Kelly Drake, whose daughter loved figure skating, and Charles Collins, the owner of the rink where she practiced. Together, they designed a school for students with demanding extracurricular schedules.
Students at the K-12 charter school attend for just four hours, either in the morning or the afternoon. They are then free to spend the rest of the day on a movie set, riding horses, playing hockey, training for the Olympics or doing whatever it is they’re most passionate about. The sky’s the limit!
A shorter school day doesn’t mean less work. When students are on campus, they’re focused on learning. Class sizes are small, so every student gets individualized attention.
The tight schedule means there’s no time for recess, changing classes or lunch. Chaparral Star Academy doesn’t even have a cafeteria! Students are expected to complete much of their work on their own, outside of class.
Chaparral Star students score in the top 5% on statewide standardized tests. High schoolers take AP and college-level courses. It’s the second-best elementary school in Austin, according to Niche rankings, and both U.S. News and World Report and Austin Monthly rank it fourth among area high schools.
Chaparral Star Academy is tuition-free and open to all — as long as there’s room. The school’s stellar reputation means there’s usually a waitlist.
Flexibility, time and a world-class education. At Chaparral Star Academy, students can have it all!
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
14046 Summit Dr,
Austin, TX
School Details
Head of School
Marsha Hagin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
A+
B
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
37.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
34%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
370:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
39.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.3%
Hispanic
20.4%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
5.6%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#2
Best Charter ES in Texas
#3
Best Charter MS in Texas
#3
Best Charter HS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
71 Students
Texas A&M University
45 Students
Rice University
32 Students
Texas State University
26 Students
University of Texas - Dallas
17 Students
Austin Community College District
17 Students
Baylor University
15 Students
Texas Tech University
15 Students
University of Houston
14 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
22 Students
Business
16 Students
Psychology
13 Students
Engineering
11 Students
Electrical Engineering
9 Students
Mechanical Engineering
7 Students
Computer Software Engineering
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Aerospace Engineering
6 Students
Creative Writing
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/22/2024
Recommend only if your willing to do a lot of work alone by yourself. Lots of homework, very competitive school.
12/15/2023
Love this school. Excellent teachers and wonderful system that works. One of the best options in Austin if you are looking for a charter school or alternative to public school.
12/11/2019
I liked the fact that the school is very divers. The teachers are great and know their stuff. The overall environment was very welcoming and safe.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/30/2025
This school has gone downhill and fast. What used to be a politically/socially neutral school has gone full woke with all the garbage that comes with it. There are quite a few of us who have either left or are on wait lists for other schools. I used to be so impressed with the communication, but thi...
8/19/2024
My son with autism and ADHD attended Chaparral for his entire K-12 education. The academics are excellent, and he was supported in obtaining a parallel associates from ACC. He starts university with over 100 credits from that enrollment and AP opportunities. But with that academic opportunity, it is...
4/17/2024
My husband and kids and I are frequently commenting on how lucky we feel to have found this school. We transferred from RRISD and frankly were shocked at how bad my kids' experiences were there given Round Rock's glowing reputation. Chaparral excels in so many ways. Small class sizes are essential t...
3/20/2024
Ms. Hagen, the principal, never smiles. How can someone lead without showing basic care for students? I withdrew my kid because the school affected him emotionally. Also, they hire unqualified teachers. Charappal Star needs better management to address these issues, including allegations of racism....
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List Price Range
$305K - $683K
Homes For Sale
36
Average Home Value
$437,709
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Average Household Income
$84,519
% of College Grads
46.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,084 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Scofield Farms Park
Katherine Fleischer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Mills Pond Recreation Area
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Willow Bend Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Frontier Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Willow Trace
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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Scofield Farms
Charming residential enclave 13 miles from downtown Austin
McNeil
Historic railroad neighborhood with a long-running businesses and tech employers
Milwood
This suburban neighborhood is near the Apple campuses in Austin
Round Rock West
An established Round Rock neighborhood characterized by a convenient location
Chaparral Star Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 14046 Summit Dr in Austin, TX. The school has a total enrollment of 354 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Chaparral Star Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $437,709. Discover additional schools in the area, like Premier High School of North Austin, Harmony Science Academy - Pflugerville, NYOS Charter School - Middle and High School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chaparral Star Academy.