Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Victory Preparatory Academy South 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
47%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Victory Preparatory Academy South?
252 students attend Victory Preparatory Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Victory Preparatory Academy South students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Victory Preparatory Academy South offer ?
Victory Preparatory Academy South offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Victory Preparatory Academy South part of?
Victory Preparatory Academy South is part of Houston Independent School District.
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