Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Por Vida Academy Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Por Vida Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Por Vida Academy Charter High School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Por Vida Academy Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Por Vida Academy Charter High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8031 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Por Vida Academy Charter High School's ranking?
Por Vida Academy Charter High School is ranked #8031 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Por Vida Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Por Vida Academy Charter High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Por Vida Academy Charter High School?
128 students attend Por Vida Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Por Vida Academy Charter High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Por Vida Academy Charter High School?
Por Vida Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Por Vida Academy Charter High School offer ?
Por Vida Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Por Vida Academy Charter High School part of?
Por Vida Academy Charter High School is part of Por Vida Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Por Vida Academy Charter High School located?
Por Vida Academy Charter High School is located in the Thelka neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Thelka.
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