Frequently Asked Questions About Thrive Charter School
Questions & Answers
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. At Thrive Center for Success, we understand that families often have questions about how a tuition-free autism-focused charter school in Magnolia, TX works. Below are answers to our most frequently asked questions to help you navigate the admission and enrollment process.
A charter school is a public school that is tuition-free and open to all students who meet state eligibility requirements. Like traditional public schools, charter schools are funded by the state and must follow state education laws. Thrive Center for Success is unique because we focus exclusively on students with autism and integrate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with academics.
No. Thrive Center for Success is a tuition-free public charter school. There are no fees to apply, enroll, or attend.
Thrive accepts applications from families of children in grades Kindergarten through 9th. Students must meet Texas age eligibility requirements: a child must be five years old on or before September 1st to begin Kindergarten.
Admission Application: Families complete the Charter Student Admission Application (CSAA) during the open application period.
Enrollment: After a student is offered and accepts a seat, families submit additional documents (health records, academic records, proof of residency, etc.).
If the number of applications exceeds available seats, Thrive conducts a public lottery as required by Texas law. The 2026–2027 lottery will take place on February 6, 2026. Students not selected will be placed on a waitlist in the order drawn.
- If your child is enrolled in a public or private school → mark the grade they will be in for the upcoming school year.
- If homeschooled or in an ABA clinic → select the grade that best matches their chronological age and skill level.
- For children born between April–August → parents may choose either the age-appropriate grade or one grade lower.
Note: Thrive cannot request IEPs, health, or academic records during the application phase. Placement discussions occur only after enrollment is offered.
- Low student-to-teacher ratios
- Integration of ABA with academics
- Sensory-friendly campus features (sensory room, full gym, outdoor play areas)
- Multi-age flexible groupings so students learn based on skill level, not just grade level
- Individualized supports from specialized staff trained in autism education
School Times: hours of the school will operate from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.
We will not be offering before or after care for 2024-2025 school year, but we do hope to offer this in upcoming years.
Thrive accepts students in grades K - 8th for the 2025-2026 school year.
No. Thrive operates on its own academic calendar, which includes staff workdays, breaks, and testing dates. Families can download the most recent calendar here:
Yes. Thrive is a state-approved charter school operating under the oversight of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Our board members, superintendent salary, budgets, and required reports are posted publicly in accordance with Texas law.
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