NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL AT CEDAR HILL

NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON

nich.newmanacademy.org

Charter School 1,004 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Newman International Academy at Cedar Hill is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As part of the larger Newman International Academy network, the campus is grounded in a philosophy that emphasizes "character, wisdom, and excellence." The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that blends traditional subjects with a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for success in a competitive international environment.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a strong emphasis on holistic student development, incorporating leadership training, character education, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The Cedar Hill campus strives to create a supportive, small-school environment where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention to help students achieve their full potential. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, Newman International at Cedar Hill seeks to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the knowledge and ethical foundation necessary for lifelong learning.

1,004

Total Students

66.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL AT CEDAR HILL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	451
Black	383
Asian	27
Two or More	34

Hispanic
451 (44.9 %)
Black
383 (38.1 %)
White
109 (10.9 %)
Two or More
34 (3.4 %)
Asian
27 (2.7 %)

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:	NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Phone:	(682)207-5061
Website:	http://nich.newmanacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 110

Grade 9 89