St Anthony School District

     TEA RECOGNIZED  DISTRICT
                            2006 &  2008

    An International Baccalaureate

              Candidate School

Mission Statement

St. Anthony was founded in 1946 and has provided a quality education for many students who have become city and business leaders, national entertainers, sports figures, local and national government leaders

Formerly a private Catholic School under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas, St. Anthony serves a substantial African American community of economically disadvantaged inner city population. For several years, the Diocese provided no funding for the school and chose to close it. Because of the importance of the school to the African American community, several businessmen (some on the present Board) came together to provide funds to keep school open.

However, due to the recent economic downturn, the lack of traditional donors and lack of ability by parents to pay tuition, starting school year 2003-04 (September 1, 2003), St. Anthony School became a Charter School. Because of its successes, the school was one of only two charters awarded in the state for the 2003-2004 school year from a group of over 130 schools who applied for charter status. Becoming a Charter School allows more children from the community to be served and provides for more long term stability and viability of the school.

Vision

To provide a world class education, based upon academic excellence, in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their fullest potential. St. Anthony provides the whole child with a high-performing, goal oriented, stable educational choice in public education. The school focuses on curriculum, innovative instruction, parent and community involvement, high academic achievement, and development of personal skills necessary for long-term personal success.