H S AHEAD ACADEMY

School Overview
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.
138
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H S AHEAD ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic75
Black61
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    75 (54.3 %)
  • Black
    61 (44.2 %)
  • White
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)696-2643
Website: http://www.houstonid.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for H S AHEAD ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 640
Grade 765
Grade 833
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for H S AHEAD ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6748.6%
Male7151.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)