Is Academy High School a good school?

Yes. Academy High School ranks in the top 7.2% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Academy High School?

Students at Academy High School are 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Academy High School

Summary:

Academy High School is a public magnet high school located in Plano, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of around 350. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academy High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, ranking 143 out of 1,987 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across subjects like Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. Additionally, Academy High School has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past several years, significantly outperforming the state and district averages, and has a 0% dropout rate, which is an impressive achievement. The student population at Academy High School is more racially diverse than the nearby Plano East Senior High School and Plano Senior High School, with a higher percentage of White, Asian, and multi-racial students. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (18.29%) compared to the nearby Plano East Senior High School (32.32%) and Plano Senior High School (31.08%).

While Academy High School's overall academic performance is exceptional, the lower proficiency rates in Algebra I and Gifted and Talented programs compared to other student subgroups may indicate areas for targeted interventions or program enhancements. The school may also consider exploring ways to further support its Special Education and At-Risk student populations, as their rankings, while still strong, are not as high as the school's overall performance. Nevertheless, Academy High School is a standout institution within the Plano Independent School District, consistently delivering exceptional academic outcomes, high graduation rates, and a diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1701 Alma Rd
Plano, TX 75075

(972) 905-8100

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,218

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.0%

Hispanic:

19.7%

Asian:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy High School ranks better than 92.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.11. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Academy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (19.7%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy High School is 12.1, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy High School is $9,218, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Academy High School 143^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Academy High School in the ranking list.)

Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	75.06	253^rd	1734	85.4%
2015	82.41	54^th	1743	96.9%
2016	77.58	159^th	1762	91.0%
2017	91.22	52^nd	1777	97.1%
2018	89.70	61^st	1797	96.6%
2019	85.89	110^th	1857	94.1%
2021	86.75	93^rd	1861	95.0%
2022	87.21	93^rd	1876	95.0%
2023	87.31	94^th	1961	95.2%
2024	84.11	143^rd	1987	92.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.61	31^st	582	94.7%
2019	89.95	31^st	604	94.9%
2021	92.40	14^th	588	97.6%
2023	94.92	1^st	677	99.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.36	17^th	1347	98.7%
2019	99.98	4^th	1357	99.7%
2021	99.99	6^th	1382	99.6%
2022	100.00	1^st	1418	99.9%
2023	78.54	154^th	1478	89.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.00	102^nd	1794	94.3%
2019	84.19	118^th	1818	93.5%
2021	87.07	75^th	1848	95.9%
2022	84.70	113^th	1847	93.9%
2023	73.11	273^rd	1897	85.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.17	75^th	1781	95.8%
2019	83.05	133^rd	1798	92.6%
2021	83.45	125^th	1815	93.1%
2022	79.18	190^th	1841	89.7%
2023	82.01	154^th	1891	91.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.02	376^th	1137	66.9%
2019	60.32	578^th	1145	49.5%
2021	62.29	575^th	1177	51.1%
2022	66.48	432^nd	1172	63.1%
2023	69.34	382^nd	1182	67.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.94	463^rd	1829	74.7%
2022	63.72	371^st	1837	79.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.96	71^st	1803	96.1%
2019	87.53	98^th	1824	94.6%
2021	87.41	95^th	1840	94.8%
2022	90.06	65^th	1853	96.5%
2023	88.63	84^th	1913	95.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.20	26^th	486	94.7%
2019	70.04	131^st	487	73.1%
2021	71.28	108^th	488	77.9%
2022	76.21	87^th	507	82.8%
2023	76.82	81^st	525	84.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	98.82	4^th	1013	99.6%
2019	76.81	164^th	1024	84.0%
2021	87.27	66^th	1020	93.5%
2022	80.81	130^th	1031	87.4%
2023	90.79	72^nd	1069	93.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.66	150^th	1691	91.1%
2019	83.00	150^th	1714	91.2%
2021	83.73	125^th	1743	92.8%
2022	83.83	132^nd	1762	92.5%
2023	84.24	128^th	1820	93.0%

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Rank History for White students at Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.66	54^th	1539	96.5%
2019	83.93	101^st	1526	93.4%
2021	81.27	123^rd	1510	91.9%
2022	83.72	91^st	1525	94.0%
2023	81.82	120^th	1576	92.4%

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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 Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	160	20	27	32	2	0	9	250
2015	215	10	35	28	0	0	19	307
2016	275	16	54	48	0	0	26	419
2017	287	21	60	59	0	1	27	455
2018	268	16	64	70	0	1	28	447
2019	245	23	62	81	0	1	26	438
2020	243	21	59	85	0	1	23	432
2021	233	19	54	88	1	0	20	415
2022	209	22	49	80	0	0	20	380
2023	196	19	46	69	0	0	20	350

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 Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	250	19.0	13.1	17.2
2015	307	26.0	11.8	12.1
2016	419	26.0	16.1	9.3
2017	455	27.1	16.7	9.9
2018	447	27.0	16.5	8.3
2019	438	27.0	16.2	11
2020	432	27.0	16.0	13
2021	415	27.9	14.8	18.8
2022	380	27.0	14.0	17.6
2023	350	28.7	12.1	18.3

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 Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	250	19.0	13.1	17.2
2015	307	26.0	11.8	12.1
2016	419	26.0	16.1	9.3
2017	455	27.1	16.7	9.9
2018	447	27.0	16.5	8.3
2019	438	27.0	16.2	11
2020	432	27.0	16.0	13
2021	415	27.9	14.8	18.8
2022	380	27.0	14.0	17.6
2023	350	28.7	12.1	18.3

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 Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$521 (5.9%)	$8,263 (94.1%)	$8,783
2020	$469 (5.3%)	$8,459 (94.8%)	$8,927
2021	$260 (2.8%)	$8,958 (97.2%)	$9,218

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy High School

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 110^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 94^th of 1961 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Academy High School)	36	46	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	70	56	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Academy High School)	93	89	4%
End of Course Biology (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	75	70	5%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Academy High School)	94	93	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	71	66	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Academy High School)	91	98	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	70	67	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Academy High School)	100	92	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	88	82	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	350	20.1%
African American	23	19	17.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	62	46	25.8%
Hispanic	81	69	14.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	245	196	20%
Two or More Races	26	20	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	18.3%	7.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th 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
Academy High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 Alma Rd	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 905-8100	350	29	12.1	18.3%	196 (56.0%)	19 (5.4%)	69 (19.7%)	46 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	84.1	143^rd of 1987 public high schools	92.8%		87.3	94^th of 1961 public high schools	95.2%	49	24.2	82.9	92.0	90.7	98.4									$9,218	$260	$8,958
E-School	Public	9-12	2700 W 15th	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8894	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Plano Jjaep	Public	7-12	2700 W 15th	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8100	7				0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Plano Senior High School	Public	11-12	2200 Independence Pkwy	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-9300	2,288	145	15.8	31.1%	900 (39.3%)	317 (13.9%)	593 (25.9%)	362 (15.8%)	12 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	101 (4.4%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	1.6	3.1	80.1									$8,767	$111	$8,655
Harmony School Of Innovation - Dallas	Public, Charter	6-12	8080 W President George Bush	Dallas	75252	Collin County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 321-0100	486	31	15.5	53.3%	100 (20.6%)	117 (24.1%)	165 (34.0%)	89 (18.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	81.3	188^th of 1987 public high schools	90.5%		75.3	304^th of 1961 public high schools	84.5%	116	83.8	78.9	80.0	74.6	79.5	75.5	63.8	68.0	51.1	62.4	42.9	49.3	28.0	$10,149	$847	$9,301
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)	Public, Charter	9-12	1661 Gateway Blvd	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Winfree Academy Charter Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 234-9855	136	12	11.5		34 (25.0%)	36 (26.5%)	55 (40.4%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.9%)	20	1623^rd of 1987 public high schools	18.3%		15.9	1663^rd of 1961 public high schools	15.2%	40	14.8	37.5	35.5	32.4	53.9									$7,429	$644	$6,784
Plano East Senior High School	Public	9-12	3000 Los Rios Blvd	Plano	75074	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-9000	3,082	178	17.3	32.3%	759 (24.6%)	316 (10.3%)	930 (30.2%)	968 (31.4%)	4 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	103 (3.3%)	66.1	527^th of 1987 public high schools	73.5%		68	475^th of 1961 public high schools	75.8%	52	29.0	82.7	78.7	52.9	74.8									$8,235	$219	$8,016
Pearce High School	Public	9-12	1600 N Coit Rd	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-5000	2,443	165	14.8	37.4%	1,047 (42.9%)	129 (5.3%)	1,134 (46.4%)	59 (2.4%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (2.7%)	64.1	576^th of 1987 public high schools	71.0%		57.3	732^nd of 1961 public high schools	62.7%	156	14.8	72.3	59.1	68.2	79.2									$9,460	$518	$8,942
Richardson High School	Public	9-12	1250 W Belt Line Rd	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-3000	2,773	206	13.4	53.9%	747 (26.9%)	467 (16.8%)	1,286 (46.4%)	181 (6.5%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	84 (3.0%)	63	606^th of 1987 public high schools	69.5%		52.6	860^th of 1961 public high schools	56.1%	254	31.5	67.5	67.3	64.2	77.3									$9,414	$520	$8,894
Iltexas Garland High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4413 N Shiloh Rd	Garland	75044	Dallas County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 414-3414	580	45	12.8	71.4%	53 (9.1%)	73 (12.6%)	395 (68.1%)	48 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	49	958^th of 1987 public high schools	51.8%		45	1063^rd of 1961 public high schools	45.8%	105	36.6	52.0	50.6	67.2	70.7									$10,588	$933	$9,655

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