Leadership Academy

Summary:

Leadership Academy is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Austin, Texas, part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). With just 20 students, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

The student population at Leadership Academy is predominantly minority, with 40% African American and 50% Hispanic students, in contrast to the majority white student population at nearby Austin High School. Proficiency rates on STAAR exams are extremely low, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better in key subjects like Algebra I and Biology, compared to higher rates at schools like Richards School for Young Women Leaders. Additionally, Leadership Academy has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65% to 82.35%, much higher than the 24.51% rate at Austin High School.

Despite its persistently low performance, there is no indication that Leadership Academy has made meaningful improvements in academic outcomes over the past decade. The stark contrast between this school and the higher-performing nearby schools highlights significant educational inequities within the AISD district, and addressing the root causes of these issues should be a priority to ensure all students have access to a quality education.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 9-11

2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704

(512) 854-7077

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $60,668

Student/teacher ratio: 2.6

Number of students: 14

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.3%

African American:

28.6%

White:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leadership Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.95. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.3%), African American (28.6%), White (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leadership Academy is 2.6, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leadership Academy is $60,668, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.93	124^th	1427	91.3%
2005	34.87	1105^th	1429	22.7%
2006	33.83	1109^th	1430	22.4%
2007	12.10	1386^th	1497	7.4%
2008	23.23	1325^th	1510	12.3%
2009	0.49	1530^th	1539	0.6%
2010	0.96	1548^th	1568	1.3%
2011	0.97	1656^th	1672	1.0%
2012	0.50	1588^th	1603	0.9%
2013	2.44	1611^th	1652	2.5%
2014	9.56	1601^st	1734	7.7%
2015	2.66	1674^th	1743	4.0%
2016	5.15	1660^th	1762	5.8%
2017	4.05	1736^th	1777	2.3%
2018	12.92	1569^th	1797	12.7%
2019	9.31	1677^th	1857	9.7%
2022	9.52	1719^th	1876	8.4%
2023	1.95	1951^st	1961	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.69	1874^th	1897	1.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.53	1828^th	1913	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	7	7	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	23
1996	7	7	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	23
1997	17	21	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	55
1998	24	27	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	86
1999	79	59	3	110	0	n/a	n/a	251
2000	2	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	13
2001	2	10	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	17
2002	10	13	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	43
2003	10	13	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	43
2004	3	9	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	41
2005	7	12	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	50
2006	4	9	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	42
2007	10	15	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	50
2008	7	17	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	63
2009	3	20	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	56
2010	3	22	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	54
2011	7	15	0	39	1	0	2	64
2012	2	8	0	32	0	0	2	44
2013	4	10	0	16	0	0	0	30
2014	3	8	1	37	0	0	0	49
2015	3	8	0	28	0	0	0	39
2016	1	11	0	15	0	0	0	27
2017	3	12	0	25	0	0	0	40
2018	0	6	0	10	0	0	0	16
2019	0	3	0	11	0	0	0	14
2020	1	6	1	9	0	0	0	17
2021	2	4	0	10	0	0	1	17
2022	1	2	0	6	0	0	0	9
2023	2	8	0	10	0	0	0	20
2024	1	4	0	9	0	0	0	14

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	23	0.0	0.0	13
1996	23	0.0	0.0	13
1997	55	0.0	0.0	18.2
1998	86	0.0	0.0	9.3
1999	251	0.0	0.0	11.6
2000	13	0.0	0.0	23.1
2001	17	0.0	0.0	29.4
2002	43	5.0	8.6	37.2
2003	43	5.0	8.6	37.2
2004	41	5.6	7.3	41.5
2005	50	6.0	8.3	20
2006	42	6.0	7.0	21.4
2007	50	7.9	6.3	30
2008	63	8.0	7.9	27
2009	56	6.2	9.0	46.4
2010	54	8.4	6.4	48.1
2011	64	7.5	8.4	40.6
2012	44	6.1	7.1	38.6
2013	30	7.3	4.1	40
2014	49	9.4	5.1	51
2015	39	9.0	4.3	43.6
2016	27	8.0	3.3	48.1
2017	40	6.0	6.6	60
2018	16	7.2	2.2	25
2019	14	5.1	2.7	57.1
2020	17	5.7	2.9	64.7
2021	17	8.6	1.9	82.4
2022	9	4.2	2.0	66.7
2023	20	4.7	4.2	65
2024	14	5.3	2.6	42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	23	0.0	0.0	13
1996	23	0.0	0.0	13
1997	55	0.0	0.0	18.2
1998	86	0.0	0.0	9.3
1999	251	0.0	0.0	11.6
2000	13	0.0	0.0	23.1
2001	17	0.0	0.0	29.4
2002	43	5.0	8.6	37.2
2003	43	5.0	8.6	37.2
2004	41	5.6	7.3	41.5
2005	50	6.0	8.3	20
2006	42	6.0	7.0	21.4
2007	50	7.9	6.3	30
2008	63	8.0	7.9	27
2009	56	6.2	9.0	46.4
2010	54	8.4	6.4	48.1
2011	64	7.5	8.4	40.6
2012	44	6.1	7.1	38.6
2013	30	7.3	4.1	40
2014	49	9.4	5.1	51
2015	39	9.0	4.3	43.6
2016	27	8.0	3.3	48.1
2017	40	6.0	6.6	60
2018	16	7.2	2.2	25
2019	14	5.1	2.7	57.1
2020	17	5.7	2.9	64.7
2021	17	8.6	1.9	82.4
2022	9	4.2	2.0	66.7
2023	20	4.7	4.2	65
2024	14	5.3	2.6	42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,809 (2.7%)	$64,451 (97.3%)	$66,260
2020	$2,073 (3.7%)	$54,364 (96.3%)	$56,438
2021	$1,768 (2.9%)	$58,900 (97.1%)	$60,668

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leadership Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1677^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1951^st of 1961 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Leadership Academy)	0	0
End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	69	40	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Leadership Academy)	0	0
End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	68	55	13%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Leadership Academy)	18	0	18%
End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	53	55	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Leadership Academy)	33	20	13%
End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	56	59	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	57	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	14	20	42.9%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	10	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.1%	65%	7.9%

Schools Near Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leadership Academy	Public, Alternative	9-11	2515 S Congress	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 854-7077	14	5	2.6	42.9%	1 (7.1%)	4 (28.6%)	9 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	7.7	18.2	20.0	8.3																	$60,668	$1,768	$58,900
Texas School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1102 S Congress Ave	Austin	78704	Travis County	Texas School For The Deaf	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 462-5353	487			48.7%	187 (38.4%)	68 (14.0%)	190 (39.0%)	23 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)								(n/a)	8.6	44.4	18.8	14.3	28.6	4.8	5.0	14.7	17.7	0.0	12.9	4.8	10.0	9.1	2.9	0.0	0.0	2.9	8.6	2.9
Travis County J J A E P	Public, Alternative	9-11	1111 W 6th St	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 499-1700	5	2	2.6		0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Valor South Austin	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	220 Foremost Dr	Austin	78745	Travis County	Valor Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 646-4170	827	52	15.8	14.6%	523 (63.2%)	16 (1.9%)	206 (24.9%)	26 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.8%)								(n/a)	28.8	79.0	83.3	76.6	74.7	65.4	81.6	64.0	79.3	60.6	80.0	51.3	51.3	66.7	62.3	40.4	66.7	29.3	46.0	30.0	$8,356	$554	$7,801
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	1106 W Dittmar Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 750-0426	56	11	5.1		46 (82.1%)	3 (5.4%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)										0.0	0.0					0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	$31,392	$3,822	$27,570
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired	Public, Alternative	4-12	1100 W 45th St	Austin	78756	Travis County	Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 206-9167	123			73.2%	45 (36.6%)	13 (10.6%)	58 (47.2%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)	20.0			60.0	42.9
Travis County J J A E P	Public, Alternative	10-11	3207 W Slaughter Ln	Austin	78748	Travis County	Del Valle Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 386-3040	2				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Texas Empowerment Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	6414 N Hampton Dr	Austin	78723	Travis County	Texas Empowerment Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 494-1076	253	17	14.7	70.8%	0 (0.0%)	231 (91.3%)	16 (6.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)	26.7	41.2	57.9	63.2	81.8	22.5	21.2	34.4	28.6	44.4	29.2	23.1	31.3	24.2	32.3	56.5		9.4	28.0	12.0	$12,424	$2,472	$9,952
International High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	7104 Berkman Dr	Austin	78752	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-6817	210	20	10.6	100.0%	6 (2.9%)	12 (5.7%)	192 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.9	8.8	1.0	1.4																	$13,016	$289	$12,727
Rosedale	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7505 Silvercrest Dr	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3617	148	21	7.1	33.8%	49 (33.1%)	18 (12.2%)	70 (47.3%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)																					$44,014	$1,147	$42,867

Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership Academy

What is the racial makeup of Leadership Academy?

Students at Leadership Academy are 64% Hispanic, 29% African American, 7% White.

What district is Leadership Academy in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 14 students attended Leadership Academy.

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