TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES

TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL

www.tekoacharterschool.org

Charter School 52 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies, located in Port Arthur, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, technology-driven education. The academy focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and college readiness. By utilizing an accelerated curriculum, the school aims to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body, helping them bridge achievement gaps and preparing them for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tekoa Academy is deeply rooted in the Port Arthur community, often acting as a resource center that fosters strong partnerships between students, families, and local stakeholders. The school places a significant emphasis on discipline and structure, aiming to instill a sense of responsibility and global citizenship in its students. With a commitment to innovation and personalized instruction, the academy strives to empower its students to become self-motivated learners who are capable of navigating the challenges of the 21st century.

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Black	42
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
42 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (15.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 13