National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Texas Charter Schools

CER ranks Texas' charter school law 16th weakest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 1995.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 405

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A+ Academy (Map It)
10327 Rylie Rd. Dallas, TX 75217 Phone: 972-557-5578	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 970 Grades: PreK-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics, combined with quality instruction and a caring staff.

A.W. Brown Fellowship Charter School (Map It)
5701 Red Bird Center Dr. Dallas, TX 75237 Phone: 972-709-4700	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 1053 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: SRA Reading and character education.

A.W. Brown Fellowship Charter School - Preschool Campus (Map It)
6901 S. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, TX 75237 Phone: 972-709-4700	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 312 Grades: PreK Status: Open	Description: SRA Reading and character education.

Academy of Accelerated Learning - Belfort (Map It)
6711 Belfort St. Houston, TX 77087 Phone: 713-645-0036	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 662 Grades: PreK-5 Status: Open	Description: Serves at-risk students with an accelerated, individualized and self-paced curriculum focused on real-life learning activities.

Academy of Accelerated Learning - Chimney Rock (Map It)
6025 Chimney Rock Rd. Houston, TX 77081 Phone: 713-773-4766	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 612 Grades: PreK-5 Status: Open	Description: Serves at-risk students with an accelerated, individualized and self-paced curriculum focused on real-life learning activities.

Academy of Careers and Technologies Charter School (Map It)
6812 Bandera Rd., Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78238 Phone: 210-534-9690	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 210 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Small classes and advanced technology for its students.

Academy of Dallas (Map It)
1030 Oak Park Dr. Dallas, TX 75232 Phone: 214-371-9600	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 565 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Core Knowledge curriculum. Emphasis on discipline.

Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy (Map It)
12825 Summit Ridge Dr. Houston, TX 77085 Phone: 713-283-6298	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 400 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics and solid discipline.

Accelerated Learning and Transitional Academy (ALTA) (Map It)
8329 Lawndale Houston, TX 77012 Phone: 713-923-8801	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 669 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Individual instruction and emphasis on citizenship, community service and flexible scheduling.

Advantage Academy (Map It)
4011 Joseph Hardin Dr. Ste F Dallas, TX 75236 Phone: 214-276-5800	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 1212 Grades: PreK-12 Status: Open	Description: A high-tech learning center for the less advantaged. Diagnoses learning gaps and prescribes an individualized course of study.

Alief Montessori Community School (Map It)
4215 H St. Houston, TX 77072 Phone: 281-530-9406	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 205 Grades: PreK-3 Status: Open	Description: Offers a developmentally appropriate Montessori program.

Alpha Charter Secondary School (Map It)
701 W. State St. Garland, TX 75040 Phone: 972-272-2173	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 270 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics and strong disciplinary program.

Alphonso Crutchs Life Support Center (Map It)
7115 Clarewood Houston, TX 77036 Phone: 713-779-9990	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 675 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Assists at-risk students through education, counseling, job-readiness, life skills, parenting skills and family values.

Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (Map It)
2921 Ave. M Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: 409-762-1115	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 125 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Core curriculum with a focus on arts and sciences.

American YouthWorks (AYW) Charter School (Map It)
216 E. 4th St. Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-236-6100	Opened 1996 Enrollment: 300 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Dropout recovery program. Open year-round and offers project-based Certificate of Mastery program.

Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter (Map It)
5500 El Camino Del Rey, Ste. 49 Houston, TX 77081 Phone: 713-349-9945	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 432 Grades: PreK-7 Status: Open	Description: Academically rigorous, content rich educational program.

Arlington Classics Academy (Map It)
2800 W. Arkansas Ln. Arlington, TX 76016 Phone: 817-274-2008	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 404 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Fast paced curriculum based on study of Western civilization with emphasis on science, math and the liberal arts.

Austin Academy (Map It)
621 W. Euclid Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone: 210-226-5441	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 280 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: An internal SAISD charter campus with an emphasis on fine arts.

Austin CAN! Academy (Map It)
2406 Rosewood Austin, TX 78702 Phone: 512-477-4226	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 315 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics. Emphasis on hard work and achievement.

Austin Discovery School (Map It)
8509 FM 969, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78724 Phone: 512-674-0700	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 240 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Hands-on approach to education. Learning occurs in a natural way. Curriculum includes gardening, visual arts and emphasis on personal health and nutrition.

Azleway Charter School- Pine Mountain (Map It)
15892 Country Road 26 Tyler, TX 75707 Phone: 903-549-3194	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 24 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: All boys school with a back-to-basics approach emphasizing core curriculum and strong discipline. Students also learn practical skills to prepare them for the workforce. Residential program.

Banneker-McNair Math/Science Academy (Map It)
4924 Griggs Rd. Houston, TX 77021 Phone: 713-748-2262	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 141 Grades: PreK-2 Status: Open	Description: Early childhood program and an integrated curriculum. Focus on individual and computer-assisted instruction, diverse groupings and flexible organization.

Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Map It)
2600 Humble El Lago, TX 77586 Phone: 281-326-4555	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 175 Grades: PreK-5 Status: Open	Description: Emphasizes project-based learning influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach to education.

Bay Area Charter Middle School (Map It)
215 FM 517 E Dickinson, TX 77539 Phone: 281-316-0001	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 39 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Educates at-risk students and students who have dropped out.

Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School (Map It)
5807 Calhoun Rd. Houston, TX 77021 Phone: 713-747-5629	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 300 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: TEKS and mastery of all core areas and Stafford tests. Cooperative learning. Partners with local community.

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RESOURCES

Texas Education Agency (TEA)
1701 North Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-463-9575
Fax: 512-463-9732
Contact: Anne Hemenway, Director of the Division of Charter Schools
Email: anne.hemenway@tea.state.tx.us

Texas Charter Schools Association
700 Lavaca Street, Suite 930
Austin, 78701
Phone: 512-584-8272
Fax: 512-584-8492
Contact: David Dunn, Executive Director
Email: admin@txcharterschools.org
The mission of the Texas Charter Schools Association is to accelerate student achievement in Texas by empowering and improving a diverse set of effective charter schools.

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