Young Women's College Prep Academy
Tel:
(713)942-1441
- Young Women's College Prep Academy serves 582 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Young Women's College Prep Academy's student population of 582 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Young Women's College Prep Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Young Women's College Prep Academy is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1255 out of 7,879 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 52% |
| Black | 55% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 89% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Young Women's College Prep Academy is Hcc Life Skills Program (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Macgregor Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Hcc Life Skills Program Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 52 students
0.4 miles
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713)718-6882 0.4 12 52 - Houston Houston Academy For International Studies Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 475 students
0.4 miles
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713)942-1430 0.4 9-12 475 - Houston Macgregor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
0.5 miles
4801 Labranch St
Houston, TX 77004
(713)942-1990 0.5 PK-5 553 - Houston Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan Grades: 6-8 | 763 students
0.7 miles
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713)942-1932 0.7 6-8 763 - Houston Blackshear Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 537 students
0.8 miles
2900 Holman Ave
Houston, TX 77004
(713)942-1481 0.8 PK-5 537
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