North Texas Collegiate Academy is a free, college-preparatory charter school in Denton, TX serving Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. We remove barriers — free meals, free transportation, free counseling, and more — so every student can thrive.
Our mission is simple: Love first; teach second. We believe that when students feel safe, supported, and valued, they are ready to learn, grow, and lead. — Our Core Mission, North Texas Collegiate Academy
From hands-on STEM labs to music, art, and theatre — North Texas Collegiate Academy offers enriching programs that go well beyond the classroom.
Students explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on labs and our dedicated STEM club — building curiosity and critical thinking from an early age.
We celebrate creativity through music, visual art, and theatre programs that give every student a stage to discover and express their unique voice.
Our students compete and grow through volleyball, basketball, and soccer — learning teamwork, discipline, and school pride along the way.
From robotics and Beta to Mandarin, cooking, and fine arts — our clubs let students dig deeper into the topics they love most.
Free individual and group counseling, family counseling, and psychiatric services are available to all students — because healthy minds make great learners.
Early arrival begins at 7:30 AM and after-school programs run until 5:30 PM, giving families flexible, safe, and engaging extended-day options.
North Texas Collegiate Academy was built on the belief that zip code should never determine destiny. We provide wrap-around supports so nothing stands between your child and their future.
Students receive free meals at school — no paperwork, no cost. We also operate a food pantry to support families beyond the school day.
We provide free bus transportation for our students so that getting to school is one less worry for families across the Denton area.
Every campus features armed staff, ballistic film on entry doors and windows, security cameras, perimeter fencing, and silent panic buttons in every room.
Our college-prep model, anchored in character education, community outreach, and college and career readiness, prepares students to be competent and confident next-generation leaders.
"Enrolling my daughter at North Texas Collegiate Academy was the best decision I made. The counselors actually know her by name, and she's never felt more confident in school."
"I was worried about the transition from our old school, but the staff here made our whole family feel at home from day one. My son loves the robotics club!"
"Knowing my kids are safe, fed, and getting a real college-prep education — all for free — takes so much stress off our family. This school truly puts students first."
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