Serving 836 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (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 836 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Academy is 0.45, 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
#7744 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Academy's ranking?
Long Academy is ranked #7744 out of 8,079 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Academy?
The graduation rate of Long Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Long Academy?
836 students attend Long Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Long Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Academy?
Long Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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 ISD School District.
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