Serving 298 students in grades 9-12, Academy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy High School's student population of 298 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#654 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Academy High School's ranking?
Academy High School is ranked #654 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy High School often compared to?
Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano East Sr High School, Jasper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy High School?
298 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Academy High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy High School?
Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy High School offer ?
Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy High School part of?
Academy High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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