Serving 514 students in grades 6-12, Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School's student population of 514 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3079 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School is ranked #3079 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School?
514 students attend Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School offer ?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School part of?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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