THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK

THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 502 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 29 teachers, THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK 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.

THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK (often referred to as EAPrep) is a tuition-free public charter school located in East Austin, Texas. Operating under the Southwest Key Programs umbrella, the school was founded with the specific mission of closing the achievement gap for students in historically underserved communities. By providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school aims to ensure that students, particularly those who will be the first in their families to attend university, are fully prepared for the academic and social demands of higher education.

The school emphasizes a "college-going culture," characterized by small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a strong focus on core subjects like math, science, and literacy. Beyond the classroom, EAPrep integrates social and emotional support services to help students navigate personal challenges while maintaining academic focus. By blending high academic expectations with a supportive community environment, the institution seeks to empower students to not only graduate from high school but to successfully complete a four-year college degree and become leaders within their communities.

For more information, contact THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK at (512) 287-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.