At a glance
Reported students
494
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
498
Young Women's College Prep Academy: 494 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Young Women's College Prep Academy
Young Women's College Prep Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Houston. It is one of 273 current school records connected to Houston ISD. NCES reports 494 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.7%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Young Women's College Prep Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.46 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.46
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic38.7%
- Black54%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Houston ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Houston Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
489 reported students
Challenge Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
485 reported students
Houston Academy for International Studies
High · Grades 09–12
473 reported students
Energized for STEM Academy H S
High · Grades 09–12
520 reported students
East Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
458 reported students
South Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
452 reported students
Public schools near Young Women's College Prep Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCC Life Skills Program High · Houston ISD | 12–12 | 69 | 0.5 mi |
| Houston Academy for International Studies High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 473 | 0.5 mi |
| Yates H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 685 | 1.3 mi |
| Energy Institute H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 663 | 1.5 mi |
| H S for Law and Justice High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 391 | 1.7 mi |
| Carnegie Vanguard H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 855 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Young Women's College Prep Academy
What grades does Young Women's College Prep Academy serve?
Young Women's College Prep Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Houston ISD.
How many students attend Young Women's College Prep Academy?
Young Women's College Prep Academy reported 494 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Young Women's College Prep Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 494 students and 26.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Young Women's College Prep Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Young Women's College Prep Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Young Women's College Prep Academy in?
Young Women's College Prep Academy is part of Houston ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 273 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Young Women's College Prep Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include HCC Life Skills Program (0.5 mi), Houston Academy for International Studies (0.5 mi), Yates H S (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.