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Houston Classical Charter School
Houston Classical Charter School
Overview
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What believers are saying
- Open enrollment for 2026-2027 remains active, with waitlists signaling demand and capacity tightening.
- The school raised a record-breaking $1.2 million at its June 2026 Foundational Dinner.
- Houston Classical added YMCA after-school care in 2026, improving family retention and convenience.
What critics are saying
- Texas courts sided with Houston Classical in Richards v. Houston Classical, exposing retaliation reputational damage.
- Founder and CEO Deyvis Salazar was tied to a child-abuse retaliation allegation in 2025 litigation.
- Dependence on donations for facility expansion and classroom resources creates an existential funding squeeze.
What makes Houston Classical Charter School unique
- Houston Classical ranked #3 nationally in math and #2 in reading among new charters.
- Its classical model promises structured instruction, character development, and tuition-free PreK-8 access.
- Houston Classical served 430 students in 2026, with 79.3% economically disadvantaged families.
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