HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - DALLAS

hsnature.harmonytx.org/

Charter School 596 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Harmony School of Nature and Athletics (HSNA) in Dallas is a specialized K-8 campus within the Harmony Public Schools system that focuses on integrating rigorous academics with environmental education and physical fitness. By leveraging its unique location near the Cedar Ridge Preserve, the school emphasizes a "learning by doing" philosophy, utilizing the outdoors as a living laboratory for science, biology, and ecological studies. This curriculum is designed to foster a deep appreciation for nature while helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration.

In addition to its environmental focus, the school places a strong emphasis on student health, physical activity, and athletic development. The campus is structured to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as math, literacy, and social studies—with athletics and wellness programs. By combining these elements, HSNA aims to produce well-rounded students who are physically active, environmentally conscious, and academically prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

596

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - DALLAS
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	384
Black	150
Asian	21
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
384 (64.4%)
Black
150 (25.2%)
White
28 (4.7%)
Asian
21 (3.5%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS
Phone:	(972)296-1000
Website:	http://hsnature.harmonytx.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 111

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 100

Grade 10 51

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 67