Alexander-Smith Academy

10255 Richmond, which houses ASA
Alexander-Smith Academy
Location
Alexander-Smith Academy
Coordinates 29°43′39″N 95°33′12″W / 29.7274°N 95.5532°W / 29.7274; -95.5532Coordinates: 29°43′39″N 95°33′12″W / 29.7274°N 95.5532°W / 29.7274; -95.5532
Information
Founded 1968
NCES School ID 02061243
Faculty 12[1]
Enrollment 70 (2016[1])
Website www.alexandersmith.com
Last updated: 9 January 2018

Alexander-Smith Academy (ASA) is a private school located at 10255 Richmond Avenue in the Westchase district of Houston, Texas, United States.[2][3]

History

The school opened in 1968, around the time Dallas Independent School District began desegregation busing.[4] In 1973 the school received new ownership and the president, J. David Arnold, independently incorporated the school. In 1976 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited Alexander-Smith. In 1984 the Texas Education Agency accredited Alexander-Smith.

References

  1. 1 2 "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. Joe, Shelby; Hayes, Stephen (2013). Houston Private and Select Public Schools. Lulu.com. p. 94. ISBN 9781304302076.
  3. "SECT7-key.gif Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine.." Alexander-Smith Academy. Retrieved on January 28, 2009.
  4. "40 years of DISD desegregation - Lakewood/East Dallas". Lakewood/East Dallas. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
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