ARISTOI CLASSICAL UPPER SCHOOL

www.aristoiclassical.org/

Charter School 594 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Aristoi Classical Upper School, located in Katy, Texas, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that offers a rigorous, liberal arts education rooted in the classical tradition. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school emphasizes the development of character, virtue, and critical thinking. Its curriculum is designed to cultivate well-rounded scholars by focusing on the "Great Books," mastery of core subjects, and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, preparing students not only for university success but for a meaningful life as citizens.

The educational philosophy at Aristoi is centered on a structured and disciplined environment that prioritizes historical context, logical reasoning, and eloquent expression. By integrating traditional subjects with an emphasis on Western civilization's intellectual heritage, the school fosters an academic community where students are encouraged to engage deeply with foundational texts and ideas. Through its commitment to a classical model, Aristoi Classical Upper School aims to produce graduates who are both intellectually capable and morally grounded.

594

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARISTOI CLASSICAL UPPER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	191
Black	41
Asian	27
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

White
312 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
191 (32.2 %)
Black
41 (6.9 %)
Asian
27 (4.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Phone:	(281)391-5003
Website:	http://www.aristoiclassical.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 5 94

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 37