Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Vision Academy 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
90%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Vision Academy?
92 students attend Vision Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Vision Academy students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Vision Academy offer ?
Vision Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vision Academy part of?
Vision Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
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