Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)

Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is a small alternative high school in Richardson, TX, serving 147 students in grades 9-12, and is part of the Winfree Academy Charter Schools district, which ranks in the bottom 2nd percentile statewide.

This school is designed for students who have struggled in traditional settings, focusing on credit recovery and dropout prevention. Its academic performance on STAAR EOC tests is significantly lower than nearby schools like Richardson High School and Pearce High School, with only 6.67% of students proficient in Algebra I compared to 12.84% at Richardson High. The graduation rate is 61.9%, and the dropout rate is 8.9%, which is the inverse of the surrounding high-performing schools that boast graduation rates above 90%. However, compared to similar alternative schools like Texans Can Academy - Garland (which has a 39.9% dropout rate) and Evolution Academy Charter School (with a 42.2% graduation rate), Winfree Academy is the most effective at keeping students in school and graduating.

A standout finding is that Winfree Academy's Special Education program ranks in the 91st percentile statewide, earning a 5-star rating—a remarkable achievement that far exceeds every other school in the area. The school also shows relative strength in Biology (50% proficient) and U.S. History (55.56%) compared to Algebra I and English II. Additionally, Winfree Academy operates with a lean budget of $7,429 per student, significantly less than the $9,414 spent at Richardson High School and the $14,021 at Texans Can Academy, highlighting its efficiency in achieving better outcomes than its peer charters with fewer resources.