BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACAD HIGH SCHOOL
BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACAD H S is a public high school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 244 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACAD H S 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.
Brownsville Learning Academy (BLA) is an alternative high school campus within the Brownsville Independent School District, designed to serve students who benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. The school focuses on credit recovery and accelerated learning, providing a structured pathway for students who may have fallen behind in their original graduation tracks or who require a more flexible setting to complete their high school diplomas. By utilizing personalized instruction and a supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to keep students engaged and on the path toward post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic mission, the school emphasizes student support services and character development to help address the unique barriers that its diverse student population may face. Through its partnership with the broader Brownsville ISD system, the Learning Academy provides students with the same core standards and graduation requirements as traditional high schools, but delivered through a more focused, individual-centered curriculum. It serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their high school credentials in a environment that prioritizes persistence and academic achievement.
For more information, contact BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACAD H S at (956) 548-8630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
http://www.bisd.us/bla/
BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 244 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 244
- Teachers:
- 18.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 244 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACAD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 40.6%
- Male
- 59.4%
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.