EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.evolutionacademy.org

Charter School 289 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Evolution Academy Charter School, located in Richardson, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to support "at-risk" youth and those seeking an alternative pathway to a high school diploma. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning environment, the academy focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and individualized instruction to ensure students can graduate on time and prepare for life after high school.

Beyond its academic focus, Evolution Academy prioritizes character development and career readiness. The school utilizes a flexible scheduling model and a supportive faculty-to-student ratio to address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of mentorship and accountability, the academy strives to empower its students to overcome personal and educational obstacles, ultimately aiming to increase graduation rates and successfully transition students into higher education or the workforce.

289

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

32.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	143
Black	104
Asian	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
143 (49.5 %)
Black
104 (36.0 %)
White
29 (10.0 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(972)907-3755
Website:	http://www.evolutionacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 51

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 102