Charter high schoolGrades 7–12Manara Academy

Manara Leadership Academy

8201 Tristar Dr, Irving, TX 75063 · (972) 304-1155 ext:406

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 16 points from 2025Up from a D (69) in 2025.
125students
17.6students per teacher
93.7%attendance
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ABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Manara Leadership Academy has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 84

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 87

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Manara Leadership Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Manara Academy high school average.

Approaches grade level74%
Meets grade level46%
Manara Academy high schools: 46%
Masters grade level14%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
53%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

125students in 2024–25Up 9% from 115 the year before
17.6students per teacher7 full-time teachers
15.7average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$59,573average teacher base pay
56%from low-income familiesManara Academy high schools: 56%
55.2%English learners
0%in gifted & talented
21.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Asian 45.6%White 23.2%African American 23.2%Two or More Races 5.6%Hispanic 1.6%

How to enroll

Charter schools are free public schools without attendance zones: families apply, and a lottery decides when there are more applicants than seats. Deadlines and open seats are on the school’s website.

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Manara Leadership Academy.

OpenH-E-B Las ColinasOpened Jun 2026 · 0.8 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AGreat Hearts Irving UpperGreat Hearts Texas · 93 · 2.8 mi PWonderland Montessori Academy of Valley RanchPrivate · PK–K · 1.8 mi PKinwest Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 2.6 mi PCoppell Tamil Learning CenterPrivate · PK–8 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Manara Leadership Academy

What is Manara Leadership Academy’s TEA rating?

Manara Leadership Academy earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (69) in 2025.

What grades does Manara Leadership Academy serve?

Grades 7–12. It’s a charter school run by Manara Academy, at 8201 Tristar Dr in Irving.

How many students go to Manara Leadership Academy?

125 students in 2024–25, up 9% from 115 the year before. There are about 18 students for every teacher.

Who can go to Manara Leadership Academy?

Charter schools are free public schools that don’t use attendance zones. Families apply, and if there are more applicants than seats, the school holds a lottery. Check the school’s website for deadlines.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.