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Jp Cowen Achievement Center

1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Jp Cowen Achievement Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 20-29%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jp Cowen Achievement Center's student population of 49 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jp Cowen Achievement Center is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
≤20%
37%
(20-21)
20-29%
42%
(20-21)
≤20%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(18-19)
40-59%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jp Cowen Achievement Center?
The graduation rate of Jp Cowen Achievement Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jp Cowen Achievement Center?
49 students attend Jp Cowen Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jp Cowen Achievement Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jp Cowen Achievement Center?
Jp Cowen Achievement Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jp Cowen Achievement Center offer ?
Jp Cowen Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jp Cowen Achievement Center part of?
Jp Cowen Achievement Center is part of Sweetwater Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 20-29%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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