AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
6000 S GEORGIA
AMARILLO, TX 79119
Charter School 472 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Amarillo Collegiate Academy (ACA) is an open-enrollment public charter school serving students in the Amarillo area. The school is defined by its commitment to a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations for all students. By fostering a structured learning environment, ACA aims to prepare its student body not only for graduation but for the specific demands of higher education and professional success, often utilizing a curriculum that focuses on core subjects and critical thinking skills.

Located on South Georgia Street, the academy distinguishes itself from traditional public school models through its charter status, which allows for greater flexibility in its instructional approach and daily operations. The school maintains a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to create a close-knit campus culture. Overall, Amarillo Collegiate Academy serves as an alternative for families seeking a disciplined, focused educational setting designed to bridge the gap between K-12 schooling and collegiate readiness.
472
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    300 (63.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    129 (27.3 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone: (806)352-0171
Website: http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 115
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 39
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio