Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Lead Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lead Academy High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lead Academy High School 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 Lead Academy High School is 0.68, 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
#4306 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
40%
13%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Academy High School's ranking?
Lead Academy High School is ranked #4306 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Lead Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lead Academy High School?
191 students attend Lead Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lead Academy High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Academy High School?
Lead Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lead Academy High School offer ?
Lead Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lead Academy High School part of?
Lead Academy High School is part of Longview Independent School District.
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