SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS COLLEGE &CAREER PREP ACAD

6400 WESTPARK DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

www.swschools.org

Charter School 462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Empowerment High School, located on Westpark Drive in Houston, Texas, operates as part of the Southwest Schools network. The institution is designed as a public charter school that emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum while providing a structured, supportive environment aimed at student success. By focusing on academic rigor and character development, the school seeks to prepare its diverse student population for the demands of higher education and professional careers.

As part of the Southwest Schools system, Empowerment High School leverages a specialized approach to education that prioritizes small class sizes and personalized attention to help students reach their full potential. The school is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and community, utilizing a mission-driven framework to ensure that students are not only meeting state standards but are also gaining the critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in a global society. Its location in the Houston area allows it to serve a broad community, offering a dedicated alternative for families seeking a focused educational pathway for their high schoolers.

462

Total Students

1.6

Full-Time Teachers

285.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS COLLEGE &CAREER PREP ACAD
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	442
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
442 (95.7%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(713)954-9528
Website:	http://www.swschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	285.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 138

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 94