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Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School

3600 Meadowview Dr, Corinth, TX 76210 · (940) 321-1144

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (85).
509students
14.7students per teacher
95.4%attendance
4thof 8 Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools
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CABCDCBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School has earned an A in 1 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 achievementB · 87

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsA · 93

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 school average.

Approaches grade level86%
Meets grade level62%
Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools: 64.2%
Masters grade level28%

Students and teachers

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

509students in 2024–25Up 7% from 477 the year before
14.7students per teacher35 full-time teachers
20average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
3.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$54,728average teacher base pay
19.6%from low-income familiesTexas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools: 22.7%
5.1%English learners
0%in gifted & talented
8.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 59.7%Hispanic 21%Asian 6.7%African American 6.7%Two or More Races 5.1%

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 Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School.

Under constructionHundley Drive reconstructionPhased 2026–2028 · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest K–12 schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CCorinth ElementaryLake Dallas ISD · 77 · 0.5 mi ALake Dallas High SchoolLake Dallas ISD · 92 · 0.8 mi BShady Shores ElementaryLake Dallas ISD · 89 · 0.9 mi CFounders Classical Academy - CorinthTexas College Preparatory Academies · 79 · 0.9 mi DBettye Myers Middle SchoolDenton ISD · 69 · 1.7 mi CLake Dallas Middle SchoolLake Dallas ISD · 71 · 1.7 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi
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Questions about Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School

What is Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School’s TEA rating?

Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (85) in 2025.

What grades does Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School serve?

Grades 6–12. It’s a charter school run by Texas College Preparatory Academies, at 3600 Meadowview Dr in Corinth.

How many students go to Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School?

509 students in 2024–25, up 7% from 477 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School compare with other Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 8 Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools (tied with 1 other). 38% of them earned an A in 2026.

Who can go to Founders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper School?

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.