NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON GIBBINS

NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON

niag.newmanacademy.org

Charter School 462 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Newman International Academy at Grace (NIAG), located in Arlington, Texas, is part of the Newman International Academy charter school system. The school focuses on providing a college-preparatory education that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. It serves students across a range of grade levels, aiming to prepare them for success in higher education through a structured curriculum that often incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to core values such as excellence, integrity, and service.

Beyond academics, the academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on individual student growth, NIAG seeks to nurture well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for the modern world. Their program often highlights the integration of technology and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students develop both socially and intellectually throughout their time at the school.

462

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON GIBBINS
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	123
Black	173
Asian	32
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Black
173 (37.4 %)
Hispanic
123 (26.6 %)
White
118 (25.5 %)
Asian
32 (6.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Phone:	(682)207-5265
Website:	http://niag.newmanacademy.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 7 82

Grade 8 81

Grade 9 100

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 43