TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY

Charter School 242 Students

Other 3rd - 12th

School Overview

Texas Empowerment Academy (TEA) is a public charter school located in Austin, Texas, that operates with a focus on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to its student body. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its mission to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce. By utilizing a structured learning environment, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and foster a culture of excellence for students from a diverse range of backgrounds within the Austin community.

Beyond traditional academics, Texas Empowerment Academy emphasizes character development and holistic student growth. The school often incorporates programs designed to build leadership skills, social responsibility, and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller school environment compared to larger traditional districts, the academy seeks to provide personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that students feel empowered to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

242

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

168.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	23
Black	212
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Black
212 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (9.5 %)
Two or More
6 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY
Phone:	(512)494-1076
Grade Range:	3rd - 12th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
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 3 31

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 28

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 6