H S AHEAD ACADEMY

H S AHEAD ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 256 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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. With about 12 teachers, H S AHEAD ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information associated with the address and institutional profile, here is a summary of H.S. Ahead Academy:

H.S. Ahead Academy is an alternative secondary educational institution located in Houston, Texas, operating under the umbrella of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The academy is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who are seeking an accelerated or non-traditional path toward graduation. By providing a more flexible and focused learning environment, the school aims to help students recover credits, overcome academic barriers, and eventually earn their high school diplomas.

The mission of the academy centers on providing personalized support to help students transition successfully into post-secondary life, whether that includes college, vocational training, or the workforce. Because it caters to students who need a different educational pace, the school typically employs smaller class sizes and tailored curriculum paths to ensure that students can stay on track with state graduation requirements. It serves as a vital resource within the Houston community for students who require a second chance or a more supportive, structured approach to completing their secondary education.

For more information, contact H S AHEAD ACADEMY at (713) 696-2643 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5320 YALE
HOUSTON, TX 77091-5730
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H S AHEAD ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 256 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
256
Teachers:
12
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 256 students

Black or African American
59.4%
Hispanic/Latino
38.3%
White
2.3%

Female
40.6%
Male
59.4%

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.