Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Summary:

Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Richardson, Texas, with a relatively small student population of 136 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with 25% White, 26.47% African American, and 40.44% Hispanic students.

Despite its diversity, Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools over the past decade, with a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 39% to 60% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average and nearby traditional public high schools like Richardson High School (90.5%) and Pearce High School (90.6%). Additionally, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 2.9% to 16.5% in recent years, much higher than the state and local district averages.

Academically, Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) students perform significantly below state and district averages on STAAR end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.81% in Algebra I to 53.85% in U.S. History, compared to state averages of 44.73% and 69.1%, respectively. The school also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.87% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2021-2022, compared to 37.37% at Pearce High School and 53.88% at Richardson High School. These challenges may contribute to the school's overall underperformance, which has declined over time and lags behind nearby charter schools like Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas and Richland Collegiate H.S. of Math, Science, and Engineering.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1661 Gateway Blvd
       Richardson, TX  75080


(972) 234-9855

District: Winfree Academy Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1623rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,429 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.4%
African American:
26.5%
White:
25.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) ranks worse than 81.7% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Winfree Academy Charter Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) has the smallest high school student body size in the Winfree Academy Charter Schools District. Student population at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.4%), African American (26.5%), White (25%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is 11.5, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Winfree Academy Charter Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) employs 11.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is $7,429, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Winfree Academy Charter Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) 1623rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) in the ranking list.)

Winfree Academy Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winfree Academy Charter Schools 940th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

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Rank History for all students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.11 715th 1427 49.9%
2005 28.49 1183rd 1429 17.2%
2006 28.21 1187th 1430 17.0%
2007 27.69 1246th 1497 16.8%
2008 18.74 1358th 1510 10.1%
2009 3.76 1496th 1539 2.8%
2010 13.19 1465th 1568 6.6%
2011 14.94 1545th 1672 7.6%
2012 37.56 1149th 1603 28.3%
2013 15.41 1476th 1652 10.7%
2014 34.25 1265th 1734 27.0%
2015 8.12 1600th 1743 8.2%
2016 7.93 1628th 1762 7.6%
2017 12.78 1549th 1777 12.8%
2018 16.14 1531st 1797 14.8%
2019 12.43 1635th 1857 12.0%
2021 39.46 1138th 1861 38.9%
2022 25.92 1422nd 1876 24.2%
2023 15.91 1663rd 1961 15.2%
2024 19.97 1623rd 1987 18.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 991st 1113 11.0%
2019 15.21 1097th 1136 3.4%
2021 11.95 1171st 1195 2.0%
2022 12.16 1224th 1278 4.2%
2023 31.14 895th 1371 34.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.00 144th 1347 89.3%
2019 94.75 36th 1357 97.3%
2021 30.09 1034th 1382 25.2%
2022 78.57 144th 1418 89.8%
2023 37.01 888th 1478 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.95 1527th 1794 14.9%
2019 9.28 1691st 1818 7.0%
2021 36.96 1187th 1848 35.8%
2022 23.76 1478th 1847 20.0%
2023 22.06 1537th 1897 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.08 1486th 1781 16.6%
2019 8.53 1658th 1798 7.8%
2021 32.15 1264th 1815 30.4%
2022 26.63 1394th 1841 24.3%
2023 15.37 1612th 1891 14.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.58 975th 1784 45.3%
2019 28.68 1399th 1810 22.7%
2021 67.69 334th 1829 81.7%
2022 50.71 657th 1837 64.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 1629th 1803 9.7%
2019 16.30 1604th 1824 12.1%
2021 54.35 728th 1840 60.4%
2022 26.14 1374th 1853 25.8%
2023 17.99 1583rd 1913 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 838th 1013 17.3%
2019 12.95 921st 1024 10.1%
2021 39.28 562nd 1020 44.9%
2022 27.83 731st 1031 29.1%
2023 18.97 884th 1069 17.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.08 1455th 1691 14.0%
2019 10.22 1587th 1714 7.4%
2021 84.51 115th 1743 93.4%
2022 16.72 1518th 1762 13.8%
2023 25.88 1389th 1820 23.7%
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Rank History for White students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.75 1454th 1539 5.5%
2019 16.76 1357th 1526 11.1%
2021 48.77 771st 1510 48.9%
2022 56.69 549th 1525 64.0%
2023 4.93 1487th 1576 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 132 114 12 53 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 132 114 12 53 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 141 122 13 84 3 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 162 139 7 53 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 194 157 6 56 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 210 155 8 79 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 140 118 6 90 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 135 111 12 134 4 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 118 91 4 123 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 134 72 7 74 1 4 4 0 296
2012 129 71 12 86 4 1 8 0 311
2013 136 70 6 121 5 0 8 0 346
2014 89 65 9 102 1 0 7 0 273
2015 100 64 14 128 1 0 7 0 314
2016 98 66 2 123 3 0 5 0 297
2017 114 62 5 100 1 1 3 0 286
2018 91 45 4 97 0 0 3 0 240
2019 97 60 8 110 1 0 11 0 287
2020 75 40 5 115 0 0 8 0 243
2021 64 43 8 106 0 1 10 0 232
2022 36 40 5 69 0 0 7 0 157
2023 34 36 3 55 0 0 8 0 136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 312 14.0 22.3 33.3
2003 312 14.0 22.3 33.3
2004 363 9.5 38.2 23.4
2005 362 10.7 33.8 42.3
2006 413 11.4 36.2 43.3
2007 453 13.7 33.1 41.1
2008 357 12.0 29.8 42.3
2009 396 9.9 40.0 48.7
2010 336 11.8 28.4 24.4
2011 296 13.5 21.9 48
2012 311 13.8 22.5 56.6
2013 346 12.9 26.6 55.5
2014 273 11.8 22.9 56.8
2015 314 11.0 28.5 50.3
2016 297 12.0 24.7 60.9
2017 286 11.8 24.1 58
2018 240 11.4 21.0 39.2
2019 287 12.1 23.6 41.8
2020 243 11.2 21.6 39.9
2021 232 9.5 24.3 37.5
2022 157 11.1 14.0 52.9
2023 136 11.7 11.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 312 14.0 22.3 33.3
2003 312 14.0 22.3 33.3
2004 363 9.5 38.2 23.4
2005 362 10.7 33.8 42.3
2006 413 11.4 36.2 43.3
2007 453 13.7 33.1 41.1
2008 357 12.0 29.8 42.3
2009 396 9.9 40.0 48.7
2010 336 11.8 28.4 24.4
2011 296 13.5 21.9 48
2012 311 13.8 22.5 56.6
2013 346 12.9 26.6 55.5
2014 273 11.8 22.9 56.8
2015 314 11.0 28.5 50.3
2016 297 12.0 24.7 60.9
2017 286 11.8 24.1 58
2018 240 11.4 21.0 39.2
2019 287 12.1 23.6 41.8
2020 243 11.2 21.6 39.9
2021 232 9.5 24.3 37.5
2022 157 11.1 14.0 52.9
2023 136 11.7 11.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $532 (8.4%) $5,783 (91.6%) $6,315
2020 $1,059 (13.6%) $6,712 (86.4%) $7,771
2021 $644 (8.7%) $6,784 (91.3%) $7,429

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1635th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1663rd of 1961 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson))318
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Winfree Academy Charter Schools)135
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson))2221
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Winfree Academy Charter Schools)2013
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson))1026
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Winfree Academy Charter Schools)1316
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson))2847
 19%
   End of Course English II Reading (Winfree Academy Charter Schools)2322
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson))4847
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Winfree Academy Charter Schools)4132
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students287136
 52.6%
African American6036
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic11055
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White9734
 64.9%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%


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Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson).

Students at Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) are 40% Hispanic, 26% African American, 25% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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