LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

EXCEL ACADEMY
9120 KATY HOCKLEY RD
KATY, TX 77493
Charter School 41 Students
Secondary School 7th - 11th
School Overview
The **Leadership Academy**, located on Katy Hockley Road in Katy, Texas, operates as a specialized campus within the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD). Unlike traditional neighborhood elementary or high schools, the Leadership Academy functions as an **alternative disciplinary and educational placement center**. Its primary mission is to provide a structured, disciplined environment for students who have been removed from their home campuses due to violations of the district’s Student Code of Conduct.

The school is designed to keep students on track academically while focusing on behavioral redirection and character development. During their placement at the Academy, students follow a rigorous academic curriculum that mirrors the standards of their home campuses, ensuring they do not fall behind in their studies. Simultaneously, the program emphasizes personal accountability, social-emotional learning, and the development of leadership skills, aiming to prepare students for a successful and permanent return to their regular school environment.
41
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    26 (63.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (31.7 %)
  • White
    1 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: EXCEL ACADEMY
Phone: (713)222-4629
Grade Range: 7th - 11th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 3
Gender Ratio