FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ

School Overview
Founders Classical Academy of Schertz is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that serves as part of the ResponsiveEd network. The school is built on a classical education model, which emphasizes a traditional, content-rich curriculum designed to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students. Rather than focusing solely on standardized test preparation, the academy prioritizes a rigorous academic framework that includes the study of history, literature, mathematics, and the sciences, often utilizing a "Great Books" approach to instill a deep appreciation for Western civilization and intellectual heritage.

In addition to its core academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of civic responsibility. The learning environment is structured to be disciplined and orderly, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to articulate their thoughts clearly. As part of the ResponsiveEd family, the Schertz campus benefits from a centralized administrative structure while maintaining a distinct mission to prepare students for college and a life of engaged, principled citizenship.
816
Total Students
47.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ
Demographic Student Count
White378
Hispanic331
Black48
Asian6
Two or More49
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    378 (46.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    331 (40.6 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    48 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: (972)316-3663
Website: http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 75
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 66
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten64
Grade 169
Grade 274
Grade 376
Grade 480
Grade 575
Grade 681
Grade 772
Grade 866
Grade 953
Grade 1049
Grade 1135
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43653.4%
Male38046.6%