The Preparatory Academy Of Houston serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
76%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Alternative Preparatory Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend The Preparatory Academy Of Houston?
158 students attend The Preparatory Academy Of Houston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of The Preparatory Academy Of Houston students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Preparatory Academy Of Houston?
The Preparatory Academy Of Houston has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Preparatory Academy Of Houston offer ?
The Preparatory Academy Of Houston offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is The Preparatory Academy Of Houston part of?
The Preparatory Academy Of Houston is part of Houston Alternative Preparatory Charter School District.
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