- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
Federal NCES profile for Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364012618
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #28 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men ranks #28 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482364012618 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.2:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 251
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
251 students
What this shows Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men compares
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,072
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 45.0%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
How many students attend Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
The student-teacher ratio at Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
81.0% of students at Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
The largest demographic group at Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men ranks #28 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.