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Houston Independent School District

Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy For Young Men

#10 in Best Magnet High Schools in Houston Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet, All-Boys
  • 6-12
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy For Young Men is an above average, public, magnet school located in Houston, TX. It has 491 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 85% of students are at least proficient in math and 86% in reading.
    houstonisd.org
    (713) 226-2668
    1700 Gregg St
    Houston, TX 77020
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    Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy For Young Men Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    86%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    85%
    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1130
    63 responses
    Average ACT
    —
    AP Enrollment
    72%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $30,490
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $669
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $78,905
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 12 responses
    Report
    • Field Trips
      42%
    • Paintballing
      42%
    • Homecoming
      17%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    491
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    67%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $51,772
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16.7%
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,544/ year
    National
    $12,239
    56%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
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    Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy For Young Men Reviews

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    I have attended Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy since I was in the 6th grade, and I am now a Junior. I believe that I have received an excellent education and feel that I will be prepared for the rigor of college academics. The principal is approachable and really cares about his students. The teachers have high expectations, but provide support and help. The environment is safe, and good for learning. I recommend it as a wonderful institution of learning! The only downside is no girls, but there's plenty of time for that on the weekends.
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    Coming in as a 6th grader to an all-boys school was different. At first, I didn't like it but throughout the years all these boys aren't just my "friends" they're my family, my brothers. Now as a senior, I am looked at as an influence on the lower classmen. We have each other's backs, whether if everything is good and bad. Mickey Leland is more than just a college preparatory school, it's an opportunity, an opportunity to become a strong young male in the real world.
    One of the best things about Young Mens is the comradery. At every school, someone is more than likely to have a group of friends that they stick with until their graduating year. Unlike those said schools,however, Mickey Leland's friend group strecthes throughout each high school grade level. Due to the small class size, people are more than likely to see each other in the next class, resulting in a better connection throughout the student body. This leads to a more humblimg experience compared to other high schools, and one that I will look back on for years to come.