CDA At a Glance

List of 11 items.

• One school, multiple campuses

  Coram Deo Academy is one school with multiple campuses in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our locations in Plano (Collin County), Dallas, and Flower Mound serve more than 930 Christian families. We have one mission and the same vision. The curriculum and academic standards are the same for each campus.

• Faith matters

  90% of the Class of 2025 volunteered at their church while 51% went on a mission trip during their rhetoric (high school) years.

• Interdenominational student body

  The families of Coram Deo Academy must adhere to the Christian faith. We worship in over 200 local churches.

• Total enrollment of over 1700 students (district)

  1,770 students started the 2024-2025 school year at our three campuses:

  • Collin County –  614 students in grades PreK-12
  • Dallas –  482 students in grades PreK-12
  • Flower Mound –  674 students in grades PreK-12

• Small class sizes

  The average class size at Coram Deo Academy is 14 students. Coupled with our collaborative approach, our students get a lot of individual attention!

• Above average test scores

  Students at CDA outpace the national and state averages for college admissions tests. Our 3-year average (class of 2022-2025)  for ACT was a composite score of 26.6 while the SAT average was 1227.

• $13,035,506 in scholarships was offered to the Class of 2025

  The class of 2025 had 97 graduates including 2 National Merit Finalists, 5 National Merit Commended. Thirty Two students were offered scholarships of at least $100,000 with 31 students offered Presidential or Provost Scholarships. This class was offered over $13,035,506 in scholarships.

• Exceptional pass rate for AP Exams

  CDA offers 10 AP courses with 6 required for graduation. 
  
  The AP pass rate over the last 5 years for CDA students is 77%.  The average pass rate on AP exams for all Texas students for the same time period is 52%.

• 9 National Merit Finalists

  Since 2015, CDA has had a total of 9 National Merit Finalists, 2 National Merit Semifinalists, 20 Hispanic Scholars, 1 African American Scholar, 3 Indigenous Scholars, and 38 Commended graduates.

• Excellence in fine arts

  CDA students shine when it comes to fine arts.  Here are some of our accolades:
  

  • ART: CDA students regularly participate in the Truth Goodness Beauty Art competition alongside peers from Christian schools across Texas, consistently earning top honors. Students have received numerous medals across all major categories, including multiple first-place finishes and Best of Show awards. At the Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Texas Regional Competition, CDA artists have earned top scores on nearly every entry, with many advancing to the State level. Several CDA artists have also been named finalists for the prestigious ACCS Blakely Prize in both Drawing and Painting. In a meaningful service project, CDA students created custom portraits of Rohingya refugee children through the Memory Project.

  

  • BAND: CDA band students regularly qualify for the TPSMEA All-State Band, and many soloists and ensembles advance to State competitions. The Symphonic Band has earned the coveted Sweepstakes Award multiple years in a row at the TPSMEA Concert and Sight Reading Contest.
  • CHOIR: Choir students continue to excel, earning an impressive number of first division medals at Solo and Ensemble Contests. CDA choirs consistently receive top ratings at competitions, with several students earning placement in the TPSMEA All-Region and All-State Choirs.
  • THEATRE: The CDA One-Act Play has been a consistent state contender, placing in the top ranks multiple times. Cast and crew members have earned individual recognitions, including All-Star Cast, Honorable Mention, and Best Actress. CDA Theatre also stages full-scale musical productions every other year.

  

  • SPEECH & DEBATE: CDA’s Speech & Debate team is highly competitive at the regional, state, and national levels, participating in the Texas Forensic League, TAPPS, the National Speech and Debate Association, and more. Students have earned top placements across various speaking and debate events, including Congressional Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Original Oratory, and Prose Reading. CDA students frequently reach final rounds and have earned membership in the National Speech and Debate Association Honor Society.
  • YEARBOOK: CDA’s yearbook program has received national recognition, with its work being featured in industry publications that highlight the best student journalism and design from schools around the country.

• Accomplished student athletes

  CDA students continue to thrive in both academics and athletics, with students earning recognition for their dedication on the field and in the classroom. 
  

  • CDA teams have consistently advanced to the TAPPS State Playoffs 
  • CDA teams has earned district championships and area titles
  • CDA student-athletes continue to earn impressive recognition at both the state and district levels with many receiving First and Second Team All-State honors
  • Many students are named to District First and Second teams and received Honorable Mentions across multiple sports.