Serving 957 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy - Frisco ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 957 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco's student population of 957 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
957 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Classical Academy - Frisco is 0.72, which is more 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
#736 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
39%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 - Frisco's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco is ranked #736 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Founders Classical Academy - Frisco often compared to?
Founders Classical Academy - Friscois often viewed alongside schools like Imagine International Academy Of North Texas by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy - Frisco?
957 students attend Founders Classical Academy - Frisco.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Founders Classical Academy - Frisco students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy - Frisco?
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy - Frisco offer ?
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy - Frisco part of?
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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