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Dallas Academy

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Dallas, TX

950 Tiffany Way, Dallas, TX 75218

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest special education schools in Texas
  • The largest special education school in Dallas
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011

Dallas Academy is a special education school in Dallas, Texas, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 162 students and around 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 167 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
162
Teachers
26.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 54 girls, 108 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
167 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 92% of special education schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 36 special education schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    168’11–12186’13–14190’15–16190’17–18158’19–20143’21–22162’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    17
    26
    33
    410
    512
    620
    724
    820
    925
    105
    1118
    1212

    Student body

    White76%
    Black12%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Dallas Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Dallas Academy

    What grades does Dallas Academy serve?

    Dallas Academy serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Dallas Academy?

    About 162 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Dallas Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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