Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Victory Preparatory Academy North ranks in the bottom 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 was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
Minority enrollment was 99% 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 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
91%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Victory Preparatory Academy North?
139 students attend Victory Preparatory Academy North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Victory Preparatory Academy North students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Victory Preparatory Academy North offer ?
Victory Preparatory Academy North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Victory Preparatory Academy North part of?
Victory Preparatory Academy North is part of Houston Independent School District.
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