ALTAMIRA ACADEMY

ALTAMIRA ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the WAYSIDE SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 459 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, ALTAMIRA ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ALTAMIRA ACADEMY, located in Austin, Texas, is a campus within the **Wayside Schools** network, a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school system. The academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. By utilizing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to become critical thinkers who take ownership of their education while developing a global perspective.

Beyond its academic curriculum, ALTAMIRA ACADEMY places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school aims to foster a supportive culture where students are challenged to solve real-world problems and collaborate with their peers. As part of the Wayside Schools network, Altamira is committed to preparing students for success in middle school, high school, and eventually college, with a particular focus on building a foundation of resilience, cultural awareness, and academic excellence within the Austin community.

For more information, contact ALTAMIRA ACADEMY at (512) 953-8301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.