Across the street from neighborhood gem Peggy Park, the Young Women's College Preparatory Academy is the Houston Independent School District’s only all-girls college preparatory school. Housed in a multistory brick building on Cleburne Street, this magnet school for sixth through 12th grade girls focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math, also known as STEM.
A Texas-centered Young Women’s Preparation Network member, the Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, or YWCPA, works in partnership with the Houston school district to give young women an academic and leadership edge for college and beyond. The YWCPA’s core values are leadership, college readiness, wellness and life skills.
This large school boasts high graduation rates, and most students attend college. YWCPA’s test scores are above state averages, especially for English and writing. The school has earned many accolades for its success in students’ continuing education and overall academic excellence.
Although YWCPA educates students through 12th grade, it doesn’t accept applications beyond 10th grade. Parents are encouraged to apply early if they want to enroll their daughters in one of Houston Independent School District’s premier magnet programs.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1906 Cleburne St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr April L Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A-
B
B
C
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
3.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
45%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
601:1
Student Diversity
Female
100%
Black
50.5%
Hispanic
42.5%
White
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#26
Best Magnet HS in Texas
#26
Niche Standout HS in Texas
#34
Niche Standout MS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
143 Students
Texas A&M University
135 Students
Rice University
119 Students
University of Texas - Austin
117 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
113 Students
Texas State University
92 Students
Baylor University
91 Students
University of Oklahoma
84 Students
Prairie View A & M University
73 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
72 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
48 Students
Business
46 Students
Nursing
39 Students
Biology
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Mechanical Engineering
26 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
22 Students
Criminology
20 Students
Computer Science
19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/26/2024
YWCPA has treated me fairly well. Though I didn't have many friends, the sisterhood throughout the school is not too bad. The school prepares both parents and students for how to go through and deal with college.
12/14/2022
My experience at Young Women's College Preparatory Academy was a crucial time of development in my middle and high school years despite the amount of sleepless nights due to overwhelming amounts of homework. It has helped me prepare for college life than any other school I have seen in our district.
2/21/2022
Young Women's has honestly been a great high school experience for me. Coming from somebody who is closed off and very quiet, this school has given me the opportunity to come out of my shell a little bit more. Not even including the wide variety of opportunities they have to offer, in terms of scholarships and or internship opportunities and more. If you're looking to get into a good college, this is the best place for you.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/4/2022
My daughter did good until high school. One of her core subject teachers overloaded her classes with quizzes, tests, and assignments on Fridays when students didn't have much time. Students had to rush to complete packet work in other classes. Other teachers didn't take kindly to this and considered...
4/4/2022
Positives: The microsized junior high is above average. The team of teachers communicate with you and are willing to learn/share what helps your child to improve. My daughter felt safe and became confident in the all girl academy . Her 7th and 8th grade math teacher was the same. Mrs. Smith was a fi...
11/9/2018
To be honest, I feel like I'm treated as a unit, a number in a factory of products. My experiences with the school has been great, however, there's only things that need to be improved... I feel as everyone is active but there's a piece missing.
8/1/2018
I’ve had a great experience thus far. Teachers & administrators are open to feedback & making the necessary changes to help my student succeed. Success of every student is paramount to the teachers & all staff.
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About Museum Park
List Price Range
$299K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$665,930
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Household Income
$133,820
% of College Grads
77.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,590 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
50.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Hermann Park
McGovern Centennial Gardens
Mandell Park
- Picnic Area
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Peggy Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bell Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
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