BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL

BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
10664 N US HWY 83
LEAKEY, TX 78873
Charter School 135 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Big Springs Charter School, located in Leakey, Texas, is a unique educational institution that serves as a public charter school primarily focused on providing alternative learning opportunities for students across the state. As part of a specialized charter network, the school often utilizes a blended learning model, combining traditional instruction with flexible, technology-driven coursework. This approach is designed to cater to students who may benefit from a more personalized pace or who require a non-traditional educational environment to succeed academically.

The school is notable for its geographic reach; while headquartered in the Hill Country, it operates satellite campuses and distance-learning programs that allow it to serve a diverse population of students who might otherwise struggle in a conventional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a supportive atmosphere, Big Springs Charter School aims to help students overcome academic hurdles, recover credits, and successfully complete their high school graduation requirements in a way that fits their specific life circumstances.
135
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    69 (51.1 %)
  • White
    62 (45.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (830)232-7101
Website: http://www.bscsk12.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
LEAKEY SCHOOL
LEAKEY ISD
361 Students
429 HWY 83 N
LEAKEY, TX 78873 (8.7 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th