Arlington Classics Academy

Building Bright Futures Through a Timeless Education

Arlington Classics Academy is a tuition-free, publicly funded, and open to all K-8 charter school. Serving families residing in Tarrant, Dallas, and Johnson Counties and surrounding communities, ACA is uniquely designed to meet the highest of educational goals in a safe learning environment for families seeking an alternative to traditional public schools. ACA’s three campuses (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) serve over 1500 students. Every child deserves a great education, and all kids learn differently. While small, the ACA community has a big impact on the individual growth and development of our students.

Arlington Classics Academy was founded by a group of parents with the desire to create a safe learning environment with the highest level of instruction. Our founders planned a school community built on a strong partnership of parents, teachers, and students working together towards the success of each individual student. This philosophy continues to drive us today. ACA’s rigorous curriculum and high behavioral standards provide an enriching, challenging and personalized educational experience for our students. Our curriculum combines the proven practices of a classical education with modern teaching advancements which include instruction in music, art, and Spanish beginning in kindergarten. Students are set on the path to academic success with the development of critical thinking skills aligned to college and career readiness.

Our Needs

As a charter school, ACA has more freedom and flexibility in developing an enriching and challenging curriculum along with character building student activities. Our independence offers tremendous options for students and families, but it also comes with a price. Funding for charter schools is significantly less than that of traditional public schools. The Texas Charter School Association estimates that charter schools receive roughly $1,000 less in state funding per student per year. With our enrollment exceeding 1,500 students, this disparity directly impacts our mission. Our teachers, administrative staff, and Board of Directors strive each day to create an academic environment with high expectations along with an enriching and rewarding curriculum that will challenge our students and prepare them to be the future leaders of our community. Strong financial support from the ACA community and its supporters have been instrumental in funding our goals.