Young Women's College Prep Academy
Tel:
(713) 942-1441
Young Women's College Prep Academy serves 513 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Young Women's College Prep Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Young Women's College Prep Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Young Women's College Prep Academy's student population of 513 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Young Women's College Prep Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Young Women's College Prep Academy is 0.56, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1429 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 52% |
| Black | 49% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 53 students
0.4 miles
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882 0.4 12 53 - Houston Houston Academy For International Studies Magnet School
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1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430 0.4 9-12 487 - Houston Macgregor Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
0.5 miles
4801 Labranch St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1990 0.5 PK-5 552 - Houston Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 777 students
0.7 miles
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932 0.7 6-8 777 - Houston Blackshear Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
0.8 miles
2900 Holman Ave
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1481 0.8 PK-5 494
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