YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 173 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE is a public school located in the downtown area of Houston, Texas, operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As part of one of the largest school districts in the nation, the academy is positioned to serve a diverse urban student population, focusing on providing foundational education while adhering to the district's standardized academic curriculum and support services.
The school functions within the broader framework of HISD, which emphasizes college and career readiness, rigorous academic standards, and the integration of modern educational technology. As a "Young Scholars" institution, the school is typically designed to foster a structured learning environment that encourages early academic achievement and critical thinking skills. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade levels offered, or current academic performance data can access detailed information through the official Houston Independent School District website.
For more information, contact YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE at (713) 654-1404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77002-8013
(713) 654-1404
http://www.houstonisd.org
YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 173 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
HOUSTON ISD - District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 173
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 173 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- White
- 1.2%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.