Plano ISD Academy High School

Plano ISD Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1701 Alma Dr,  Plano, TX
Plano Independent School District
4.0
3.3
350 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Lynn Ojeda
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
19%
State Average
9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
208:1

Student Diversity

Male
64.9%
Female
35.1%
White
56%
Hispanic
19.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black
5.4%
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School Rankings

#23 Best Magnet HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 140 Students
Texas A&M University 124 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 116 Students
Texas Tech University 63 Students
University of North Texas 58 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 53 Students
Rice University 51 Students
Baylor University 44 Students
Collin College 43 Students
Southern Methodist University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 44 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Business 37 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 23 Students
Aerospace Engineering 22 Students
Marketing 21 Students
Finance 18 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 15 Students
Civil Engineering 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 69 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/26/2024
Plano ISD has established itself as a leading school district with a strong focus on academic excellence and student development. By addressing areas such as equity, mental health support, community engagement, and technology integration, the district can continue to build on its success and provide an even more enriching educational experience for all students.
4.0 Alum
7/25/2024
overall, I would say good parts are the teachers students and the numerous clubs and activities available for students. If I had to choose one bad part, I'd say if the student doesn't care about his education, the teachers and faculties won't have much of an effect on the students to an extent.
4.0 Alum
3/28/2024
Plano takes pride in their safety and good education and as I graduated from and grew up going to Plano schools, I felt at home and enjoyed my time.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/31/2025
Parent of a sophomore at this school. This school has been an absolute blessing for my daughter. They provide project-based learning in a very unique environment which encourages creativity, hard work, and team building. It is a non-traditional program, but extremely successful for students who are...
4.0 parent
3/14/2025
I was surprised to read some of the reviews of this school. My son has had a wonderful experience at Academy, and he has thrived in the collaborative, project-based environment. He has learned public speaking and teamwork skills that have built his confidence, and he has had the opportunity to dive...
1.0 other
5/22/2024
Read the other reviews and imagine all these management issues but 2x worse ever since the new head of the school got promoted. It's not just the students that are unhappy, but even the teachers who are all leaving. I could quote what they have said but I don't want to call put any names or create a...
1.0 other
5/8/2022
terrible curriculum. VEry lacking in college readiness. Bad at accommodating for students with special needs.

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