FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ

School Overview
Founders Classical Academy of Schertz is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that serves as part of the ResponsiveEd network. The school is built on a classical education model, which emphasizes a traditional, content-rich curriculum designed to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students. Rather than focusing solely on standardized test preparation, the academy prioritizes a rigorous academic framework that includes the study of history, literature, mathematics, and the sciences, often utilizing a "Great Books" approach to instill a deep appreciation for Western civilization and intellectual heritage.

In addition to its core academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of civic responsibility. The learning environment is structured to be disciplined and orderly, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to articulate their thoughts clearly. As part of the ResponsiveEd family, the Schertz campus benefits from a centralized administrative structure while maintaining a distinct mission to prepare students for college and a life of engaged, principled citizenship.
774
Total Students
50.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ
Demographic Student Count
White369
Hispanic292
Black33
Asian10
Two or More60
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    369 (47.7%)
  • Hispanic
    292 (37.7%)
  • Two or More
    60 (7.8%)
  • Black
    33 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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: TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone: (972)316-3663
Website: http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 80
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 69
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten53
Grade 164
Grade 273
Grade 374
Grade 470
Grade 580
Grade 680
Grade 773
Grade 869
Grade 945
Grade 1036
Grade 1124
Grade 1233
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39851.4%
Male37648.6%