INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF AMERICA

1400 JACKSON KELLER RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213

www.neisd.net

485 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **International School of the Americas (ISA)**, located on the campus of Robert E. Lee High School (now Legacy of Educational Excellence High School) in San Antonio, is a specialized magnet school within the North East Independent School District (NEISD). It is designed to provide a rigorous, globally-focused education that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, community service, and international awareness. The school operates on a "small school" model, fostering a tight-knit academic community where students engage in project-based learning and collaborative research to prepare for the demands of higher education.

The curriculum at ISA is notable for its commitment to developing "global citizens," often incorporating components of the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and an emphasis on world languages and cultures. By focusing on critical thinking and real-world application, the school encourages students to look beyond the classroom and understand their role in a diverse society. Because it functions as a magnet program, it attracts motivated students from across the district who are seeking an intensive, college-preparatory environment that balances academic excellence with a strong sense of social responsibility.

485

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF AMERICA
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	270
Black	11
Asian	22
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
270 (55.7 %)
White
164 (33.8 %)
Asian
22 (4.5 %)
Two or More
15 (3.1 %)
Black
11 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTH EAST ISD
Phone:	(210)356-0900
Website:	http://www.neisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
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 9 124

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 111