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Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)

High School · Winfree Academy Charter Schools · Carrollton, TX

A charter high school in Carrollton, TX where students score 49 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1840 HUTTON DRIVE STE 130, Carrollton, TX 75006

  • Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 37.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-49.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate37%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio33:1
District spending per student$9,833

Students at Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 24% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carrollton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,466

Median home value

$296,500

Median rent

$1,528/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

52%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Great Hearts Irving UpperCharter · enrollment unverified6.56–120.9 mi886Compare →
Radiant Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–120.9 mi245Compare →
Radiant Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.9 mi242Compare →
North Lake Early College H SEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.2 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Winfree Academy Charter Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$9,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) is listed in WINFREE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)

Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) is a public high school in Carrollton, TX, part of Winfree Academy Charter Schools, serving approximately 165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,154 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)

What grades does Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) serve?

Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)?

Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)?

The student-teacher ratio at Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) is 33:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) rank in TX?

Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) ranks #8,154 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) a charter school?

Yes, Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) a Title I school?

No, Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
4-Year Graduation
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 75006)
47,648
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
36.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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