How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Drew Academy | Houston Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 363 | 372 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.8% | 87.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Drew Academy | Houston Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,268 | $13,268 |
| District | Aldine ISD | Aldine ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Drew Academy | Houston Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| African American | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.7% | 44.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Drew Academy | Houston Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 176:1 | 331:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.9% | 28.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 41 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.