Forney Learning Academy serves 104 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forney Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forney Learning Academy's student population of 104 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 425% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forney Learning Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
52%
13%
White
15%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forney Learning Academy?
104 students attend Forney Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Forney Learning Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forney Learning Academy?
Forney Learning Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forney Learning Academy offer ?
Forney Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forney Learning Academy part of?
Forney Learning Academy is part of Forney Independent School District.
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