Overview
COASTAL HORIZONS ACADEMY is a public high serving grades 7–12 in TAFT, Texas. The school enrolls 72 students. It is part of the ERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC
County48409
CityTAFT
ZIP78390
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480015912097
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment72
White1.7%
Hispanic / Latino74.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)