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Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men

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Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men ranks 742 nd of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

742^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 63% of Texas high schools

Summary

Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men is a public all-boys college preparatory school in Houston, TX, serving 251 students in grades 6 through 12 as part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd).

This school stands out for its exceptional graduation and dropout rates. In 2023-2024, it achieved a 96.5% graduation rate, far exceeding the district average of 84.3% and dramatically higher than nearby Wheatley High School (62.6%). Even more impressive, the school reported a 0.0% dropout rate, compared to the district's 3.8% and the 33.7% rate at Texans Can Academy - Houston North. Academically, Mickey Leland is a STEM powerhouse, with Algebra I proficiency (87.5%) over 30 points higher than the district and state averages, and strong Biology and 8th-grade math scores. However, it faces a challenge in English Language Arts, where proficiency rates lag behind state averages. The school is particularly effective with its student population, ranking in the 81st percentile for low socio-economic status students and the 82nd percentile for special education students. Its low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 provides a more personalized learning environment than larger schools like East Early College High School (19.6:1).

Mickey Leland has shown a remarkable recovery, rebounding from a low 33rd percentile ranking in 2022-2023 to a 63rd percentile in 2025-2026. While it is not a magnet school like the elite Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts (99th percentile), it serves as a highly effective neighborhood option for young men. Its closest competitor, Yes Prep - 5th Ward, has stronger ELA scores but Mickey Leland matches or exceeds it in Algebra I and offers a lower student-teacher ratio. One area for improvement is its Gifted and Talented program, which ranked in only the 35th percentile, suggesting the school may need to better challenge its highest-achieving students.

251

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,263

Per pupil spending ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020-2124

(713) 226-2668

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.0%

African American:

45.0%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 33rd percentile in 2023 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (63% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓96% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2026) from a 33rd-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English II Reading scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg55%

Texas avg54%

Middle school

405^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

742^nd of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 45High Schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd)

438^th of 951Houston Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.2	405 of 2335	82.7%	★★★★☆
2025	56.0	894 of 2344	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.5	1812 of 2372	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.3	1862 of 2330	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.8	1451 of 2254	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.4	1758 of 2252	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.5	1374 of 2193	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.4	1367 of 2080	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	60.6	646 of 2027	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.2	818 of 1987	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.7	301 of 2043	85.3%	★★★★☆
2014	75.3	381 of 1987	80.8%	★★★★☆
2013	72.2	435 of 1973	78.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	156 of 1295	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	30.0	967 of 1280	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.5	752 of 1273	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.1	462 of 1251	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	589 of 1213	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	524 of 1193	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.1	595 of 1167	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	26.3	1821 of 2182	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.5	952 of 2118	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	1125 of 2058	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.8	973 of 2008	51.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	93.3	29 of 1390	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	24.5	1485 of 1770	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.0	883 of 1720	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.3	1380 of 1643	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.0	437 of 1445	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.5	550 of 1376	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	5 of 1497	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	4.9	1447 of 1481	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.4	1325 of 1488	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.2	1345 of 1501	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	8.2	1409 of 1446	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.0	1404 of 1430	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	193 of 2141	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	20.2	1883 of 2119	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.4	1863 of 2116	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.7	1404 of 2077	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.9	1702 of 2043	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.6	943 of 1935	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	901 of 1895	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.8	146 of 2253	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	27.3	1795 of 2235	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.4	1798 of 2251	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.1	1486 of 2220	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.8	1751 of 2172	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.5	1099 of 2073	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.7	1120 of 2039	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	349 of 2253	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	24.8	1805 of 2246	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	1742 of 2245	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.5	1365 of 2228	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.2	1619 of 2168	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.6	1166 of 2069	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.8	1193 of 2030	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	529 of 1956	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	13.6	1836 of 1891	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	75.6	155 of 1597	90.3%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	742 of 2009	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.8	790 of 1974	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.1	865 of 1990	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.4	1314 of 1961	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	1176 of 1876	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	970 of 1861	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.7	285 of 1857	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	295 of 1797	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	83.6	138 of 1777	92.2%	★★★★★
2016	80.5	89 of 1762	94.9%	★★★★★
2015	79.4	133 of 1743	92.4%	★★★★★
2014	81.6	98 of 1734	94.3%	★★★★★
2013	80.5	118 of 1652	92.9%	★★★★★
2012	50.9	796 of 1603	50.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.6	411 of 1086	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	406 of 1065	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.0	601 of 1069	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.8	443 of 1031	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	435 of 1020	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.9	193 of 1024	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	189 of 1013	81.3%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.9	977 of 1837	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.5	305 of 1829	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	162 of 1810	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	80.4	149 of 1784	91.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	328 of 1195	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	324 of 1437	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	30.9	899 of 1371	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.9	1185 of 1278	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	61.7	271 of 1195	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	99.9	7 of 1136	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	100.0	7 of 1113	99.4%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	789 of 1206	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.2	1059 of 1182	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.8	1064 of 1172	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.5	1057 of 1177	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.5	829 of 1145	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.2	944 of 1137	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	315 of 1860	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	54.0	650 of 1805	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.6	889 of 1820	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.5	971 of 1762	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.8	532 of 1743	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.2	125 of 1714	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	80.9	165 of 1691	90.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	366 of 1937	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	52.0	695 of 1884	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.1	1191 of 1897	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	1102 of 1847	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.0	863 of 1848	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.8	217 of 1818	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	201 of 1794	88.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	666 of 1954	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	846 of 1891	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.1	1208 of 1913	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.9	1039 of 1853	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.4	884 of 1840	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.3	257 of 1824	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.2	286 of 1803	84.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	281 of 1581	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	53.3	555 of 1548	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	496 of 1478	66.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Gifted and Talented (2026)100th percentile+17 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)98th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile+8 vs school

African American (2026)88th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)85th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)73rd percentile-10 vs school

At Risk (2022)17th percentile-19 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2026)83rd percentile+20 vs school

Special Education (2026)82nd percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile+18 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)73rd percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)66th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)62nd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)47th percentile+10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)35th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I88%+33 vs state

Biology77%+6 vs state

U.S. History75%+5 vs state

Mathematics67%+24 vs state

Reading58%+3 vs state

Social Studies52%+20 vs state

English II Reading48%-12 vs state

English I Reading44%-12 vs state

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Love the staff hear, they put so much time and effort and time into making sure the kids here have a full understanding of there lesson.. thank you so much.. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men	Public, Magnet	6-12	1700 Gregg St	Houston	77020	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 226-2668	251	21	11.9	76.5%	7 (2.8%)	113 (45.0%)	118 (47.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	57.8	742^nd of 2009 public high schools	63.1%		54.8	790^th of 1974 public high schools	60.0%	48	87.5	76.9	43.8	48.0	75.0	50.0	59.5	65.6	56.3		73.3	51.5	$13,263
Yes Prep - 5th Ward	Public, Charter	6-12	1305 Benson St	Houston	77020	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-0600	933	59	15.7	92.9%	6 (0.6%)	62 (6.6%)	860 (92.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	80.8	197^th of 2009 public high schools	90.2%		63.6	581^st of 1974 public high schools	70.6%	384	78.6	89.3	73.9	78.6	91.4	39.2	55.5	73.5	28.3	44.4	58.9	34.5	$11,967
Wheatley High School	Public	9-12	4801 Providence	Houston	77020	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 671-3900	537	58	9.2	96.5%	3 (0.6%)	289 (53.8%)	241 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40.8	1214^th of 2009 public high schools	39.6%		31.3	1366^th of 1974 public high schools	30.8%	152	58.3	58.6	36.8	48.9	74.8								$21,380
Texans Can Academy - Houston North	Public, Charter	9-12	3401 Hardy St	Houston	77009	Harris County	Texans Can Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 659-4226	254	6	42.3	84.6%	2 (0.8%)	124 (48.8%)	128 (50.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.4	1854^th of 2009 public high schools	7.7%		2.9	1919^th of 1974 public high schools	2.8%	65	29.7	44.7	14.1	11.1	22.9								$12,310
Northside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1101 Quitman	Houston	77009	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 226-4900	1,058	73	14.4	95.6%	10 (0.9%)	168 (15.9%)	874 (82.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	49.7	954^th of 2009 public high schools	52.5%		33.7	1307^th of 1974 public high schools	33.8%	353	70.2	68.8	46.1	54.9	68.1								$11,802
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga	Public	9-12	301 N Drennan	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 228-3408	130	9	14.5	89.2%	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.6%)	122 (93.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.1	455^th of 2009 public high schools	77.4%		63.3	586^th of 1974 public high schools	70.3%	131	88.2	85.7	50.0	60.0	86.1								$8,946
East Early College High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	220 N Milby St	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 847-4809	458	23	19.6	78.2%	6 (1.3%)	17 (3.7%)	422 (92.1%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	93.1	23^rd of 2009 public high schools	98.9%		91.1	51^st of 1974 public high schools	97.4%	28	93.8	95.2	95.9	97.4	96.5								$7,746
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	790 Austin St	Houston	77002	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(713) 942-1960	782	48	16.1	23.1%	254 (32.5%)	146 (18.7%)	238 (30.4%)	86 (11.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.0%)	93.7	16^th of 2009 public high schools	99.2%		94.4	21^st of 1974 public high schools	98.9%	5	93.5	98.0	96.6	96.3	98.3								$9,238
Blessed Kidz	Public	8-12	3917 Kress St	Houston	77026	Harris County	Brookesmith Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 643-3700	5	1	5.0		2 (40.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$00
Yes Prep - Northside	Public, Charter	6-12	5215 Jensen Dr	Houston	77026	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-0400	948	59	15.9	93.2%	9 (0.9%)	63 (6.6%)	874 (92.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63.7	574^th of 2009 public high schools	71.4%		45.3	1031^st of 1974 public high schools	47.8%	457	64.3	71.8	58.0	70.7	88.8	46.7	53.9	59.1	38.2	41.0	41.5	22.8	$11,717

Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men

How many students attend Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men?

In the 2024-25 school year, 251 students attended Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men.

Is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men a good school?

Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men ranks 742^nd of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men?

Students at Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men are 47% Hispanic, 45% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Asian.

What district is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men in?

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