TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON

10550 RICHMOND AVE HOUSTON TX #140
HOUSTON, TX 77042

www.houstonisd.org

Charter School 8,641 Students

Other 3rd - 12th

School Overview

Texas Connections Academy at Houston (TCAH) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout the state of Texas. As a partnership between the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Connections Academy, the school provides an online learning environment that allows students to learn from home while following a structured, state-aligned curriculum. The program is designed for students who may benefit from a more flexible schedule, those who need a personalized pace, or families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between state-certified teachers, parents (who act as "Learning Coaches"), and the students themselves. Through a proprietary digital platform, students engage in live virtual lessons, interact with peers, and complete rigorous coursework that prepares them for college and career paths. By utilizing technology to bridge the gap between home and school, Texas Connections Academy at Houston offers a comprehensive educational experience that balances independent study with the support and oversight of the public school system.

8,641

Total Students

279.8

Full-Time Teachers

30.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON
Demographic	Student Count
White	3,093
Hispanic	3,332
Black	1,238
Asian	499
Two or More	422
American Indian	36
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
3,332 (38.6%)
White
3,093 (35.8%)
Black
1,238 (14.3%)
Asian
499 (5.8%)
Two or More
422 (4.9%)
American Indian
36 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
21 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(281)661-8293
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 12th
Total Students:	8,641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	279.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 3 155

Grade 4 256

Grade 5 390

Grade 6 635

Grade 7 786

Grade 8 1,143

Grade 9 1,346

Grade 10 1,472

Grade 11 1,434

Grade 12 1,024