MILTON B LEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
MILTON B LEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS - TEXAS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 129 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 9 teachers, MILTON B LEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Milton B. Lee Academy of Science and Engineering is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Por Vida Academy Charter District, the school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. Its mission focuses on fostering academic success through smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and credit recovery.
The academy places a distinct emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, integrating hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for both higher education and technical career paths. By combining a flexible, paced curriculum with a strong focus on workforce readiness, Milton B. Lee Academy aims to remove barriers to graduation and help students overcome personal or academic challenges. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to building close relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that every learner receives the guidance necessary to earn their high school diploma and plan for their future.
For more information, contact MILTON B LEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING at (210) 431-9881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
(210) 431-9881
MILTON B LEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 129 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS - TEXAS
- Total Students:
- 129
- Teachers:
- 9.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 129 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 56.6%
- Black or African American
- 36.4%
- White
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.