Excellent
#167 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
- Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy H S score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Academy H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,517
Median home value
$390,400
Median rent
$1,653/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Rose AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy PlanoCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Vines H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–10 | 1.4 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| Jasper H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–10 | Not available | 1,299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plano ISD
- Schools in district
- 77
- Rank in district
- #8 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy H S is listed in PLANO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy H S
Academy H S is a public high school in Plano, TX, part of Plano ISD, serving approximately 298 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy H S
What grades does Academy H S serve?
Academy H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy H S?
Academy H S has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy H S is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy H S rank in TX?
Academy H S ranks #167 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Academy H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy H S has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Academy H S a charter school?
No, Academy H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy H S a Title I school?
No, Academy H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy H S?
19.5% of students at Academy H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (972) 905-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 75075)
- 38,041
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75075; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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