Jane Long Academy, formerly Jane Long Middle School, is a public grade 6–12 middle and high school in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Houston Independent School District. Long, in Sharpstown Section 1, serves portions of Sharpstown, Gulfton, and Shenandoah for middle school.
Serving 715 students in grades 6-12, Long Academy 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Long Academy's student population of 715 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Tomorrow's STEAM Professionals... TODAY!
School Rankings
Long Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Academy is 0.49, 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
#7534 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Long Academy's ranking?
Long Academy is ranked #7534 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Long Academy often compared to?
Long Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Yes Prep - Gulfton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Academy?
The graduation rate of Long Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Long Academy?
715 students attend Long Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Long Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Academy?
Long Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Academy offer ?
Long Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Long Academy part of?
Long Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Long Academy located?
Long Academy is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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