Victory Preparatory Academy South (Closed 2021)

Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Victory Preparatory Academy South 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
6-9%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Victory Preparatory Academy South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
15-19%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Victory Preparatory Academy South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
52%
53%
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Black
47%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Victory Preparatory Academy South and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Victory Preparatory Academy South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Victory Preparatory Academy South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Victory Preparatory Academy South?
252 students attend Victory Preparatory Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Victory Preparatory Academy South students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Victory Preparatory Academy South offer ?
Victory Preparatory Academy South offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Victory Preparatory Academy South part of?
Victory Preparatory Academy South is part of Houston Independent School District.

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