AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

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Charter School 464 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Amarillo Collegiate Academy (ACA) is an open-enrollment public charter school serving students in the Amarillo area. The school is defined by its commitment to a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations for all students. By fostering a structured learning environment, ACA aims to prepare its student body not only for graduation but for the specific demands of higher education and professional success, often utilizing a curriculum that focuses on core subjects and critical thinking skills.

Located on South Georgia Street, the academy distinguishes itself from traditional public school models through its charter status, which allows for greater flexibility in its instructional approach and daily operations. The school maintains a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to create a close-knit campus culture. Overall, Amarillo Collegiate Academy serves as an alternative for families seeking a disciplined, focused educational setting designed to bridge the gap between K-12 schooling and collegiate readiness.

464

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	149
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
277 (59.7%)
Hispanic
149 (32.1%)
Two or More
21 (4.5%)
Black
12 (2.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone:	(806)352-0171
Website:	http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 43

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 31