PSJA Sonia M. Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy

PSJA Sonia M. Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 E Polk Ave,  Pharr, TX
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
4.7
4.0
47 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rosie Rakay
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
44%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
0%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
48:1

Student Diversity

Female
100%
Hispanic
100%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 12 Students
Texas State University 12 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 12 Students
South Texas College 10 Students
University of Texas - Austin 9 Students
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 9 Students
Texas A&M University-San Antonio 8 Students
Baylor University 7 Students
University of Houston 7 Students
Houston Christian University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 6 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Small Business Management 3 Students
Engineering 2 Students
Physical Therapy 2 Students
International Business 2 Students
Nursing Assistant 2 Students
Police and Criminal Science 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
3.0 Parent
8/23/2023
The best part of this high school is the district it is in. However, it lacks college classes. The other high school in the district has more college classes therefore more opportunities to advance.
5.0 Senior
5/28/2020
What I loved about PSJA Sonia M. Sotomayor Early College High School is that they push you thought to get your certificate or have a chance in getting your associates. They help you with whatever you are in need of. If it weren't for them I wouldn't be able to accomplish my associate's degree.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 teacher
10/26/2007
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