TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES - ORANGE

TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL

www.tekoacharterschool.org

Charter School 68 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies, located in Orange, Texas, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the Southeast Texas region. As a tuition-free institution, the academy focuses on high academic standards and college readiness, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking and foundational skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. By emphasizing an "accelerated" curriculum, the school seeks to challenge students to reach their full potential while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is part of a broader educational mission that prioritizes a personalized approach to learning. Its curriculum is designed to bridge achievement gaps and provide students with individualized attention, often utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction. Through its commitment to academic excellence and character development, Tekoa Academy strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, informed, and responsible citizens, serving as a distinct alternative to traditional district schools in the Orange community.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

125.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES - ORANGE
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Black	56
Two or More	4

Black
56 (82.4 %)
White
8 (11.8 %)
Two or More
4 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL
Phone:	(409)982-5400
Website:	http://www.tekoacharterschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 4