LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE
LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE is a public charter school that is part of the LEGACY PREPARATORY school district, located in MESQUITE, TX with about 1,052 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy (LPCA) in Mesquite is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As part of a larger network of charter schools, LPCA is designed to provide an alternative to traditional district schooling, emphasizing a curriculum that focuses on college readiness, leadership development, and character education. The school operates under a charter granted by the state, allowing it the flexibility to implement unique instructional strategies while remaining accountable to state educational standards.
The Mesquite campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence and a rigorous, structured learning experience. Their mission generally centers on empowering students to become globally conscious leaders, often utilizing project-based learning and an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) integration. Because it is a charter school, LPCA maintains a distinct community culture, focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized attention to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the transition to higher education and the professional workforce.
For more information, contact LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE at (469) 206-2190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MESQUITE, TX 75149
(469) 206-2190
http://www.legacypca.com
LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE is a public Charter school in MESQUITE, TX with about 1,052 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- LEGACY PREPARATORY
- Total Students:
- 1,052
- Teachers:
- 55.09
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,052 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.0%
- Black or African American
- 17.6%
- White
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.