Young Women's College Prep Academy

1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 427 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Young Women's College Prep Academy's student population of 427 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's College Prep Academy is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#2521 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
37%
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70-74%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
53%
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Black
50%
13%
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White
3%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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≥90%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
6%
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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 Young Women's College Prep Academy's ranking?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is ranked #2521 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's College Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Women's College Prep Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Young Women's College Prep Academy?
427 students attend Young Women's College Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Young Women's College Prep Academy students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's College Prep Academy?
Young Women's College Prep Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's College Prep Academy offer ?
Young Women's College Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Women's College Prep Academy part of?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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