Ascension Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

9301 Ascension Pky, Amarillo, TX

4.3

3.9

126 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. William Summerhill

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Average SAT Score
1290

Average ACT Score
29

Average GPA
3.74

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$13,750

A+

Academics

A-

Teachers

A+

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.74

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

5:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Average SAT

1290

Math

650

Verbal

640

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

95%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

100%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

52.3%

Male

47.7%

White

66.9%

Two or more races

9.7%

Hispanic

8.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

7.1%

Black

4.6%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Native American

1.3%

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School Rankings

#28 Most Diverse Private HS in Texas

#35 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas

#41 Best Private HS in Texas

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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Texas Tech University 32 Students

Texas A&M University 26 Students

West Texas A&M University 20 Students

University of Texas - Austin 19 Students

Baylor University 19 Students

Oklahoma State University 17 Students

University of Oklahoma 14 Students

University of North Texas 14 Students

Rice University 10 Students

Abilene Christian University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 15 Students

Biology 15 Students

Psychology 6 Students

Engineering 6 Students

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students

Computer Science 5 Students

Physical Therapy 5 Students

Marine Biology and Oceanography 4 Students

Anthropology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

6/3/2022

I have been attending Ascenion since 6th Grade. It is a wonderful College Prep school. The teachers push us to strive to be and do our best. They truly care for their students success.

3.0 Alum

4/22/2022

Mid and elitist. Amarillo classism at its finest. Not really good at anything other than being white, religious, and pretentious.

5.0 Parent

9/22/2021

Wonderful school and staff! Highly recommend.. Our daughter started here in 8th grade she is a completely new person now..

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5.0 parent

9/25/2024

My daughter only attended this school for 1 year, as a 6th grader. However, the dedication and care of a couple of her teachers undoubtedly propelled her. When she arrived at the school she was falling behind in reading and math. She didn't love reading and she wasn't confident in her math skills. T...

5.0 parent

10/2/2023

Ascension has been exactly what our family needed. Our children have thrived here. They are afforded all of the opportunities of a large school with a small school atmosphere. We feel like they are seen and heard here.

5.0 parent

10/2/2023

Ascension Academy has been a great school for my child’s education. From the moment we enrolled, we noticed a remarkable difference in his academic growth and development. The school’s commitment to providing a challenging and stimulating environment has truly had a positive impact. The teachers at...

5.0 parent

9/27/2023

Ascension Academy has been a wonderful school for my daughters. Already coming from a different private school to Ascension Academy has been a great transition for them including us a family. The challenge for them has already taught them the responsibility to be productive and organized with their...

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93 Days On Market
City lot in a gated community with close access to the hospitals, shopping, and dining. Gated community offers electric gate with access panel, Lighting, and partial brick fencing for privacy. This location is perfect for garden homes. Build your dream home now! ENTIRE development can be purchased b...

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- 2 Baths
- 1,514 Sq Ft
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- 1-2 Baths
- 665+ Sq Ft
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