MISSION ACADEMY

MISSION ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 584 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, MISSION ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

MISSION ACADEMY, located on South Presa Street in San Antonio, Texas, is an alternative education campus within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach to academics that helps them stay on track for graduation. By providing smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, the academy focuses on meeting the individual needs of students who require additional support or a different educational setting to succeed.

Beyond its academic curriculum, MISSION ACADEMY emphasizes social-emotional growth and student engagement to help individuals overcome barriers to their education. The school’s environment is geared toward credit recovery and accelerated learning, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional high school, entering the workforce, or pursuing higher education. Through its dedicated faculty and targeted resources, the academy plays a vital role in providing a pathway to high school completion for at-risk youth in the San Antonio community.

For more information, contact MISSION ACADEMY at (210) 438-6880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.