This is our 16^th School year, and we are the only Early Collegiate Private Christian School in Lubbock, Texas. We specialize in college prep education for any student in grades PreK-12th Grade.

We have a proven success record for students with diagnosed learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADHD, who have above average learning capabilities.

We are, however, NOT a "Special Education" school. We do not modify any assignments, nor do we have intellectual disability, autism, behavior, conduct or emotional disturbance programs available on our campus. Our campus methodology and teachers are trained in collegiate academic education for students at or above academic ability in the classroom.

How did this school come about in this West Texas city?

The journey began in 2008, when founder and Head of School, Lisa Stane, was told that her son would never read, never be on grade level, and was “unteachable”. Her son, Chase Stane, was highly intelligent, and is diagnosed as Twice Exceptional Gifted & Talented, Dyslexic and Dysgraphic. Many hours and dollars were spent to find a better answer for educating this extraordinary kid. 

Spring 2009, Lisa Stane, visited the campus of Shelton School in Dallas, TX, and drove home planning to open a school like Shelton.

Sharp Academy began in the Fall of 2009. Chase was in the 7th Grade.

This education methodology, designed to "meet kids where they are" in the classroom, continued through his senior year and prepared him for college.  Chase became an A & B student and performed above grade level through one-on-one teaching provided by Sharp's excellent educators. 

Sharp Academy has now had 39 graduates, through 2022. Together they earned over 470 college hours while still in high school, with 76% of these graduates still in college today, or have completed their bachelor's degree.

So much for unteachable, at Sharp, students are overcoming obstacles and excelling academically.  Thriving in collegiate education, becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Praise God!