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About Rapoport Academy Public School

Rapoport Academy Public School is a free, open-enrollment public charter school in Waco, Texas serving pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students from 22 Central Texas districts. Rigorous, hands-on, relevant and innovative practices provide a curriculum that prepares graduates to be successful at top colleges and universities. Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction and an intentional, relationship-building community.  

We provide an environment where students connect to learning and cultivate curiosity — our faculty and staff champion students by encouraging their individual growth into tomorrow's leaders.

Our Mission

Rapoport Academy strives to transform students’ trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices, rigorous academics, and shared core values.

Our Vision

Connecting people and innovative practices in education. Cultivating shared core values and entrepreneurial skills. Championing students by preparing them for college, career, and life.

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Our Values

Everything we do at Rapoport Academy is guided by six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Curiosity, Creativity and Hard Work. Staff and students are committed to these values and encourage one another to strive for them. The core values are at the forefront of decisions, from board meetings to extracurricular activities to student clubs. Teachers and students use the core values to affirm personal choices or provide supportive correction. These standards are held constant from Pre-K through 12th grade, even with Alumni, as they move to college and career.

 

Strategic Plan

Our Board of Directors and a committee of administrators updated the district's strategic plan to address the district's most pressing needs with the largest impact on students, families, and staff. Our strategic plan outlines the priorities for the next three years and the measurable goals we will use to stay on target.

Read the Strategic Plan

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  • 2nd grader smiling in class
  • High school students holding a sign that says Ravens
  • Middle school students doing chemistry
  • High school student shooting a basket in a basketball game
  • Students smiling standing with a Raven mascot

About Rapoport Academy Public School

We offer programs and activities that cater to our diverse student needs, fostering academic excellence, creativity, and skills for college and careers.

Academic Programs

  • Grades Pre-K through 12
  • No tuition, no fees
  • Up to 60+ college credit hours (earned beginning in 9th grade) at no cost to families for tuition, books or fees
  • Small class sizes (17 in a class and 68 in a grade)
  • Early College High School and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs
  • Nutritional breakfast and lunch (free for all students)
  • Highly-qualified teachers and teaching assistants
  • 2-A UIL academic and athletic competition
  • College tours beginning in 5th grade

Extracurricular Activities

  • Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, and Soccer
  • Visual and performing arts programs, including band (starting in 6th grade), fine art classes, and One Act Play
  • Clubs and organizations that focus on a variety of interests, such as student council, art club, Future Business Leaders of America, and National Honor Society

Student Support Services

  • School counselors to provide social and emotional support
  • Special Education Team to assess and address students' developmental needs
  • Parent Liaison to connect students and families with community resources
  • Speech-language pathologist to help students with communication difficulties

Family and Community Engagement

  • Strong communication between schools and families
  • Quarterly face-to-face Parent-Teacher Conferences 
  • Community partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher learning

Additional Resources

  • After-school program for Pre-K through 8th grade
  • Summer school programs
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
  • Professional development programs for teachers and staff
  • Technology resources, such as computers, tablets, and internet access
  • Safe and secure school facilities
     

Ready to be a Raven?

Visit the enrollment page for information regarding the application process or contact Catrena Thomas cthomas@rapswaco.org at 254-315-9198 or 254-754-8000 ext. 2010 to learn more about our district.