BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING is a Title I public charter school that is part of the SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 1,700 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (BASE), located on Lyster Road in San Antonio, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates under the Brooks Academy charter network, which is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum. The institution emphasizes a specialized academic environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce, particularly in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The campus at 3803 Lyster Road is situated within the historic Brooks development, an area once home to Brooks Air Force Base that has been transformed into a thriving mixed-use community. This location offers students a unique environment that blends historical significance with modern infrastructure. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a supportive learning culture, Brooks Academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation among its diverse student body, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an increasingly technical world.
For more information, contact BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING at (210) 633-9006 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78235
(210) 633-9006
BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 1,700 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS
- Total Students:
- 1,700
- Teachers:
- 82.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,700 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.6%
- White
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.