ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
ADVANTAGE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ADVANTAGE ACADEMY school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 1,666 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 95 teachers, ADVANTAGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ADVANTAGE ACADEMY is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school district located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the academy is known for its "Character First" philosophy, which integrates values-based education alongside a rigorous academic curriculum. By focusing on both intellectual growth and personal integrity, the school aims to prepare students for successful futures in higher education and the workforce while fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment.
The district operates multiple campuses across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to meet diverse student needs. In addition to its standard core curriculum, ADVANTAGE ACADEMY offers various programs, including extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to develop leadership skills. As an open-enrollment institution, it provides an alternative to traditional independent school districts, striving to make high-quality, character-driven education accessible to families regardless of their background or zip code.
For more information, contact ADVANTAGE ACADEMY at (214) 276-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051
(214) 276-5800
http://www.advantageisd.com
ADVANTAGE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 1,666 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 1,666
- Teachers:
- 95.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,666 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.5%
- White
- 14.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.