Plano ISD Academy High School, commonly referred to as Academy High School, is a STEAM, interdisciplinary and project-based learning high school. The school serves students from grades 9-12.
Serving 298 students in grades 9-12, Academy High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy High School's student population of 298 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Rankings
Academy High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy High School is 0.67, 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
#382 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy High School's ranking?
Academy High School is ranked #382 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy High School often compared to?
Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano East Sr High School, Jasper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy High School?
298 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Academy High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy High School?
Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy High School offer ?
Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy High School part of?
Academy High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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