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#6266 of 8,552 schools in TX
Long Academy
High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
6501 BELLAIRE BLVD, Houston, TX 77074
- Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Long Academy score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Long Academy 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$47,408
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77074; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Prep - GulftonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,045 | Compare → |
| Kipp Connect PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Premier H S - Houston (sharpstown)Charter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| The Saint Constantine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #176 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Academy is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Academy
Long Academy is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 715 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,266 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Academy
What grades does Long Academy serve?
Long Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Long Academy?
Long Academy has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Academy rank in TX?
Long Academy ranks #6,266 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Long Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Long Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Long Academy a charter school?
No, Long Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Academy a Title I school?
No, Long Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Academy?
98.0% of students at Long Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (713) 778-3380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 77074)
- 37,467
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 77074; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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