JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY

JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY school district, located in ARLINGTON, TX with about 196 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 11th Grade. 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 16 teachers, JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY, located in Arlington, Texas, is a unique public charter school dedicated to serving students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as students with speech and language needs. Named after Jean Massieu, a pioneering French educator of the deaf, the school fosters an inclusive, bilingual environment that emphasizes both American Sign Language (ASL) and English literacy. By integrating specialized communication strategies into its curriculum, the academy ensures that students receive high-quality academic instruction tailored to their specific linguistic requirements while promoting cultural awareness within the Deaf community.

Beyond its academic focus, JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY is known for its supportive, tight-knit community that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside traditional education. The school provides a smaller, more intimate setting than many traditional public schools, allowing for individualized attention and a curriculum that supports diverse learning styles. By blending rigorous educational standards with specialized support services, the academy prepares its students to be confident, self-advocating, and successful contributors to both the Deaf community and the world at large.

For more information, contact JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY at (817) 460-0396 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.