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More Than 80 Percent of ResponsiveEd Charter Schools Earn State’s Top Academic Ratings

District campuses earn eight Exemplary ratings and three Recognized ratings

LEWISVILLE, Texas – July 30, 2010 – Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd), Texas’ largest public charter school holder, today announced that more than 80 percent of its schools earned the top academic ratings given by the Texas Education Agency. The ratings demonstrate ResponsiveEd is one of the most successful charter school districts in Texas and among the most successful of any school system statewide.

Across the district, eight campuses earned Exemplary ratings and three earned Recognized ratings. The district’s total TAKS met standard measure was 93 percent for all students. Complete district accountability data can be viewed on the TEA website.

“ResponsiveEd has experienced tremendous academic success during the 2009-10 school year,” said Charles Cook, CEO of ResponsiveEd. “The hard work of our students and staff over the past year has produced unprecedented results for our schools.”

Standard Accountability Schools

ResponsiveEd’s standard accountability schools—Vista Academy, Quest Middle School and iSchool High—provide students a challenging college preparatory education with student-centered curriculum and programs.

Exemplary campuses include:
• Vista Academy of Amarillo
• Vista Academy of Carrollton
• Vista Academy of Coppell
• Vista Academy of Hickory Creek
• Vista Academy of Garland
• Vista Academy of Jasper
• iSchool High of Lewisville
• Quest Middle School

Recognized campuses include:
• Vista Academy of Dallas
• Vista Academy of Lancaster
• Vista Academy of Willis

“Our charter schools provide a real alternative for students currently in traditional public schools,” said Cook.  “ResponsiveEd offers small classes and a supportive learning environment that enables many children to achieve a higher level of academic confidence and success. The benefits of this approach are demonstrated by exceptional student performance and achieving top academic ratings.”

Premier High Schools, a successful dropout recovery program, had a TAKS met standard average of 92 percent for all students. In addition, all Premier campuses achieved the state’s highest rating under the Alternative Education Accountability system, Academically Acceptable.

“Premier High Schools have achieved tremendous success in raising the standards and expectations for students that have dropped out of local high schools,” said Cook. “I am proud of the Premier staff and administration that continue to change lives and provide hope to hundreds of communities across the state.”

AEA Schools TAKS Met Standard Measure

Student achievement at Premier High School campuses in Abilene and Pharr/McAllen was particularly impressive with 98 and 97 percent of all students meeting the TAKS tests standard.

For more news about ResponsiveEd visit: http://ResponsiveEd.com.

About Responsive Education Solutions
Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd), Texas’ largest public charter school holder, operates 40 public schools located throughout the state of Texas, including Premier High Schools, Vista Academies, Quest Middle School, iSchool High, and iQ Academy. ResponsiveEd schools are high-quality, free public charter schools that serve at-risk students in grades 6-12, and students on college preparatory tracks in grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  To learn more, visit http://ResponsiveEd.com.