Young Women's College Preparatory Academy is a secondary school for girls in Houston, Texas that is a part of the Houston Independent School District. It opened in 2011 in the former Contemporary Learning Center building. The school is located in the Third Ward area.
Serving 494 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Young Women's College Prep Academy's student population of 494 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's College Prep Academy is 0.56, which is less 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
#983 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
54%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Women's College Prep Academy's ranking?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is ranked #983 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's College Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Women's College Prep Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Young Women's College Prep Academy?
494 students attend Young Women's College Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Young Women's College Prep Academy students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Women's College Prep Academy?
Young Women's College Prep Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's College Prep Academy offer ?
Young Women's College Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Women's College Prep Academy part of?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Women's College Prep Academy located?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is located in the Houston Museum District neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Houston Museum District.
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