Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie | Grand-Prairie, TX (For STEM)

About Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie

Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie is a public charter high school for students in grades 9 through 12 in Grand Prairie, Texas. It is one of six high schools in the Winfree Academy Charter Schools and offers a personalized, mastery-based curriculum for students who want a more flexible way to learn. There are about 270 students on campus, and there is one teacher for every 19 students. It is known as one of the best schools for personalized learning, and it focuses on helping students get back on track with their credits and get ready for their careers, especially in business management and information technology. The school's state test scores in math and reading are among the best in the state, but it also helps students prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie is known as one of the best schools for helping non-traditional learners. It has a supportive four-hour school day that helps students overcome problems and get their high school diplomas, and it is one of the best high school in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%

Reading 21%

State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 21% in Reading.

7

Full-time Teachers

32 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

234

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.4%

Asian 0.85%

Hispanic 57.26%

Black 29.91%

Two+ Races 2.56%

Native Am. 0%

White

9.4%

Asian

0.85%

Hispanic

57.26%

Black

29.91%

Two+ Races

2.56%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 234

60.68%

142 Female

39.32%

92 Male

Student Population

234 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

263 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie Contact Information

Address

2985 S STATE HWY 360 STE 160, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052

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Phone

(214) 204-2030

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Website

winfreeacademy.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie improved its "Your Choice" educational model by adding new digital curriculum tools that make self-paced learning even more flexible. Recently, the campus celebrated a successful community service project in which students worked with local non-profits to improve their leadership skills and make a difference in the community. The school has also added new introductory courses in high-demand technical fields to its career pathways. This gives students an edge in their future careers as they work toward their high school diplomas.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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