Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy's ranking?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is ranked #55 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy often compared to?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academyis often viewed alongside schools like George B Dealey Montessori Academy, Dallas Environmental Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy?
431 students attend Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy offer ?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy part of?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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