RANCH ACADEMY

www.raschools.com

Charter School 64 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Ranch Academy, located in Canton, Texas, is a specialized private educational facility dedicated to serving students who struggle in traditional classroom environments. The school focuses on providing a structured, supportive, and therapeutic atmosphere for students in grades 6–12 who may be dealing with behavioral challenges, academic struggles, or emotional difficulties. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, the academy aims to foster individualized attention and help students rebuild their academic confidence while working toward a high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth. The campus environment is designed to be calm and consistent, utilizing a specialized curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace. By integrating traditional coursework with behavioral support, Ranch Academy seeks to equip its students with the coping mechanisms and educational foundations necessary to succeed, whether they intend to transition back to a mainstream school setting or prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RANCH ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	21
Black	3
Two or More	2

White
38 (59.4%)
Hispanic
21 (32.8%)
Black
3 (4.7%)
Two or More
2 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RANCH ACADEMY
Phone:	(903)939-8000
Website:	http://www.raschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 10