Leader's Academy (Closed 2012)

Leader's Academy serves 193 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
193 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
21-39%
84%
(10-11)
60-79%
88%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
52%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Leader's Academy?
193 students attend Leader's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Leader's Academy students are Black, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Leader's Academy offer ?
Leader's Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leader's Academy part of?
Leader's Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.

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