CEDAR HILL COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

(469)272-2021

www.chisd.net

345 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy, located in Cedar Hill, Texas, is a specialized educational institution operating as part of the Cedar Hill Independent School District. The school is distinct for its focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that integrates high school curriculum with college-level coursework. By partnering with local higher education institutions, the academy allows students to pursue an associate degree or significant college credit hours simultaneously with their high school diploma, effectively preparing them for the demands of university-level study.

The school is designed for students who demonstrate high academic potential and a desire for an accelerated learning experience. Its pedagogical approach emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and independent study skills. By minimizing the time and financial burden often associated with a traditional four-year college path, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy aims to provide its students with a significant head start in their professional and academic careers, fostering a culture of ambition and collegiate achievement within a supportive secondary school framework.

345

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR HILL COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	87
Black	229
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
229 (66.4%)
Hispanic
87 (25.2%)
Two or More
12 (3.5%)
White
9 (2.6%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CEDAR HILL ISD
Phone:	(469)272-2021
Website:	http://www.chisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 122

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 112