A+ SECONDARY SCHOOL

www.apluscharterschools.org

Charter School 790 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

A+ Secondary School, located on S Masters Drive in Dallas, Texas, is part of the A+ Charter Schools network. The institution is designed to provide a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the secondary grades, focusing on academic achievement and college readiness. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized curricula and instructional strategies aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the students in the Pleasant Grove area.

The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" philosophy that prioritizes rigorous classroom instruction, character development, and high expectations for student conduct. By fostering a culture of discipline and goal-setting, A+ Secondary School seeks to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its students are well-prepared for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to individualized attention and a focused learning atmosphere, the school strives to empower its student body to excel both academically and personally within their community.

790

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A+ SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	749
Black	21
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
749 (94.8%)
Black
21 (2.7%)
White
12 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	A+ ACADEMY
Phone:	(469)677-1000
Website:	http://www.apluscharterschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	727
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 144

Grade 8 137

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 113