- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Longview, TX
Lead Academy H S
Federal NCES profile for Lead Academy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482811012512Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lead Academy H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lead Academy H S has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lead Academy H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lead Academy H S shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-22.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 482811012512 · Longview, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
201 enr · 20.1:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Lead Academy H S shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-22.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lead Academy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- Foster Middle 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- This school 201
Lead Academy H S
201 students
What this shows Lead Academy H S reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lead Academy H S compares
Lead Academy H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 10.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Lead Academy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lead Academy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lead Academy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lead Academy H S
How many students attend Lead Academy H S?
Lead Academy H S has 201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy H S is 20.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lead Academy H S?
85.3% of students at Lead Academy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lead Academy H S?
The largest demographic group at Lead Academy H S is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lead Academy H S?
Lead Academy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lead Academy H S rank among high schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Lead Academy H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Lead Academy H S, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.