TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES
Charter School
38 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
**Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies**, located in Port Arthur, Texas, is a tuition-free open-enrollment public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, personalized educational experience. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on an accelerated curriculum designed to challenge students academically and prepare them for success in higher education and the modern workforce. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Tekoa Academy emphasizes individualized attention, allowing educators to better address the unique learning styles and needs of their diverse student body.
Beyond its academic core, the school is deeply rooted in the Port Arthur community, fostering a culture of discipline, character development, and civic responsibility. Tekoa Academy places a high premium on parental involvement and community partnerships, viewing education as a collaborative effort between the school, the family, and the local area. Through its combination of a fast-paced instructional model and a supportive, structured campus climate, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to become life-long learners and contributing members of society.
Beyond its academic core, the school is deeply rooted in the Port Arthur community, fostering a culture of discipline, character development, and civic responsibility. Tekoa Academy places a high premium on parental involvement and community partnerships, viewing education as a collaborative effort between the school, the family, and the local area. Through its combination of a fast-paced instructional model and a supportive, structured campus climate, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to become life-long learners and contributing members of society.
38
Total Students
5.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 33 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Black33 (86.8 %)
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Hispanic4 (10.5 %)
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Two or More1 (2.6 %)
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: | TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (409)982-5400 |
| Website: | http://www.tekoacharterschool.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 38 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 37 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
12
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
18
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 12 |
| Grade 7 | 8 |
| Grade 8 | 18 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 18 | 47.4% |
| Male | 20 | 52.6% |
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