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My Dreams Academy

1516 N Sylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76111

Tel: (972) 876-9861

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

My Dreams Academy in Fort Worth, TX, is a co–ed alternative school serving grades 9 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting in the Sylvan Heights West neighborhood.
The school was founded in 2012 and currently enrolls 50 students with a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 supported by 2 teachers.
My Dreams Academy has a high student diversity rate, with approximately 91% of enrolled students representing students of color.
Tuition rates are not reported, but average private high school tuition in Fort Worth is approximately $16,368.
The school is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and serves a large city community type.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

My Dreams Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	My Dreams Academy
9	12
10	4
11	3
12	31

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Grade 12 largest at 31 students, far more than Grade 9 with 12 and the smaller Grades 10 and 11.

Year Founded

2012

School Motto

Vision MDA graduates will be accepted by the post-secondary institution of their choosing knowing that they have the knowledge, confidence, and training to be responsible and successful citizens.

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

91%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)
Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$800.00 USD

Application URL

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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Johnny Cordero - Operatic tenor, songwriter, entrepreneur, and educator; featured on national television. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from My Dreams Academy?

My Dreams Academy famous alumni include: Johnny Cordero - Operatic tenor, songwriter, entrepreneur, and educator; featured on national television..

When is the application deadline for My Dreams Academy?

The application deadline for My Dreams Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is My Dreams Academy located?

My Dreams Academy is located in the Sylvan Heights West neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Worth, TX is $14,345 for elementary schools and $16,249 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Worth, TX is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).