Houston Republic

There were 169 students enrolled in The Lawson Academy in the 2021-22 school year, 7.1% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 53.8% of them were girls, and 46.2% were boys.

Data also shows that the majority of students were African American, representing 93.5% of the The Lawson Academy total enrollment.

The Lawson Academy roughly covers schools within Harris County with its main office in Houston.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

School	Total Enrollment
The Lawson Academy	169