LEGACY PREP CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE WEST CAMPUS
Charter School
1,133 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
1,133
Total Students
74.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic | 892 |
| Black | 146 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic892 (78.7 %)
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Black146 (12.9 %)
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White61 (5.4 %)
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Two or More16 (1.4 %)
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American Indian11 (1.0 %)
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Asian4 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.3 %)
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: | LEGACY PREPARATORY |
| Phone: | (469)287-8537 |
| Website: | http://www.legacypca.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,133 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 74.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 764 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 40 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
74
Grade 1
56
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
66
Grade 4
88
Grade 5
90
Grade 6
133
Grade 7
119
Grade 8
122
Grade 9
102
Grade 10
80
Grade 11
68
Grade 12
60
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 74 |
| Grade 1 | 56 |
| Grade 2 | 75 |
| Grade 3 | 66 |
| Grade 4 | 88 |
| Grade 5 | 90 |
| Grade 6 | 133 |
| Grade 7 | 119 |
| Grade 8 | 122 |
| Grade 9 | 102 |
| Grade 10 | 80 |
| Grade 11 | 68 |
| Grade 12 | 60 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 549 | 48.5% |
| Male | 584 | 51.5% |
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