BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public charter school that is part of the SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 928 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 10th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 COLLEGIATE ACADEMY, located on Vance Jackson Road in San Antonio, is a public charter school that serves as part of the Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE) network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. By integrating project-based learning and hands-on experiences into their curriculum, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and technical proficiency in students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive, character-driven environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers. With a commitment to smaller class sizes and personalized attention, BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY strives to foster a strong sense of community where students are encouraged to engage with both their local San Antonio neighborhood and the broader global community. The school is known for its goal of bridging the gap between secondary education and professional life through specialized instruction and a focus on 21st-century skill development.
For more information, contact BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY at (210) 850-3002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230
(210) 850-3002
BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 928 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:
- 928
- Teachers:
- 47.24
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 928 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.4%
- White
- 11.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.