Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Lead Academy High School 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lead Academy High School's student population of 201 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Lead Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead 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
#6392 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
41%
13%
White
10%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
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 is Lead Academy High School's ranking?
Lead Academy High School is ranked #6392 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Lead Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lead Academy High School?
201 students attend Lead Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lead Academy High School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead Academy High School?
Lead Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lead Academy High School offer ?
Lead Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lead Academy High School part of?
Lead Academy High School is part of Longview Independent School District.
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