THE PHOENIX ACADEMY

aec.mansfieldisd.org

87 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Phoenix Academy, located in Mansfield, Texas, serves as the Mansfield Independent School District’s dedicated Alternative Education Campus. The school is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may face challenges in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a specialized curriculum, the academy focuses on helping students overcome academic or behavioral hurdles while working toward their high school diploma.

The mission of The Phoenix Academy is centered on personal growth, credit recovery, and the development of essential life skills. The staff prioritizes personalized instruction and social-emotional support to ensure that students can stay on track for graduation. Through its unique academic programs, the school aims to empower students to transition back to their home campuses or prepare for successful post-secondary opportunities, fostering a culture of accountability and resilience.

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

3.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE PHOENIX ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	31
Black	22
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
31 (35.6 %)
White
29 (33.3 %)
Black
22 (25.3 %)
Two or More
3 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MANSFIELD ISD
Phone:	(682)314-1700
Website:	http://aec.mansfieldisd.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
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 10 1

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 55