Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men, originally Young Men's College Preparatory Academy at E. O. Smith, is a university preparatory secondary school for boys in the Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Houston Independent School District. It is named after Mickey Leland.
Serving 302 students in grades 6-12, Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men's student population of 302 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Rankings
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is 0.58, 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
#5893 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men's ranking?
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is ranked #5893 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men?
The graduation rate of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men?
302 students attend Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men?
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men offer ?
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men part of?
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men located?
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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