Serving 816 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz's student population of 816 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz 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 Of Schertz is 0.62, 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
#3925 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
46%
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
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Of Schertz's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz is ranked #3925 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz?
816 students attend Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz?
Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz offer ?
Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz part of?
Founders Classical Academy Of Schertz is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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