Texas Education Agency

AUSTIN - Eight new charter schools were approved by the State Board of Education today. The new public charters are expected to open during the 2012-2013 school year.

Thirty-two groups submitted charter applications for consideration. Fifteen of those were judged to have both a complete application and earned a score of 225 out of a possible 300 points during a review process. Those 15 applicants were interviewed by the board’s Committee on School Initiatives in August.

After additional review by the full board this week, the following charters were awarded a charter contract, providing they clear up any contingencies.

Applicant	Location	Approved Grades	Max. Enrollment
UME Preparatory Academy	Grand Prairie	K-12	540
Austin Achieve Public Schools	Austin	6-12	1,050
Fallbrook College Preparatory Academy	Houston	K-12	1,280
Legacy Preparatory	Dallas, Garland, Irving, Mesquite	K-12	2,600
Prime Prep Academy	Dallas, Fort Worth	K-12	2,000
Hope Global Learning Village K-12	Houston	K-12	500
Excellence in Leadership Academy	Mission	pre-k4-12	600
The Pro-Vision Academy	Houston	3-12	500

Contact:

Division of Communications
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Austin, Texas 78757
Phone: (512) 463-9000
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