ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

www.advantageacademy.org

Charter School 972 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Advantage Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school district located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the academy is known for its "Character First" philosophy, which integrates values-based education alongside a rigorous academic curriculum. By focusing on both intellectual growth and personal integrity, the school aims to prepare students for successful futures in higher education and the workforce while fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment.

The district operates multiple campuses across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to meet diverse student needs. In addition to its standard core curriculum, Advantage Academy offers various programs, including extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to develop leadership skills. As an open-enrollment institution, it provides an alternative to traditional independent school districts, striving to make high-quality, character-driven education accessible to families regardless of their background or zip code.

972

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	530
Black	297
Asian	13
Two or More	22

Hispanic
530 (54.5%)
Black
297 (30.6%)
White
110 (11.3%)
Two or More
22 (2.3%)
Asian
13 (1.3%)

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:	ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
Phone:	(214)276-5800
Website:	http://www.advantageacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	972
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	775
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

Pre-Kindergarten 65

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 98

Grade 9 34