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H S Ahead Academy is a middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 138 students. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
H S Ahead Academy faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (44.2%) and Hispanic (54.35%), and nearly 100% of the students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and its performance on STAAR assessments is significantly lower than the HISD and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, H S Ahead Academy has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 10% to 19.7% over the past few years, which are much higher than the surrounding schools, such as Hamilton Middle, Henry Middle, Burbank Middle, and Williams Middle, which generally perform better academically and have lower dropout rates.
The analysis of H S Ahead Academy highlights the importance of considering the broader context and environmental factors that can influence a school's performance. The high concentration of African American and Hispanic students, coupled with the high poverty levels, suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education and supporting student success. To address these challenges, targeted interventions and support, such as increased funding, additional resources for student support services, professional development for teachers, and community partnerships, may be needed to improve the academic outcomes and overall well-being of the students at H S Ahead Academy.
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