CORNERSTONE ACADEMY

csa.springbranchisd.com

Charter School 365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cornerstone Academy is a specialized magnet school located within the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, Texas. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum designed to challenge students through advanced coursework and high expectations. It serves as a secondary education option for students who thrive in a smaller, highly focused learning community, emphasizing both intellectual development and the cultivation of strong character.

Beyond its academic core, Cornerstone Academy is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive culture that promotes critical thinking and collaborative learning. By integrating technology and innovative teaching practices, the school prepares its student body for the complexities of higher education and professional life. The academy maintains a distinct identity within the district, fostering a close-knit community where staff, students, and families work together to ensure success in a demanding educational setting.

365

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORNERSTONE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	106
Black	5
Asian	51
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
182 (49.9 %)
Hispanic
106 (29.0 %)
Asian
51 (14.0 %)
Two or More
19 (5.2 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-1600
Website:	http://csa.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 111