GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY

Charter School 622 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

George Gervin Academy is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, operating under the umbrella of the George Gervin Youth Center. Established by the NBA legend and San Antonio Spurs icon George "The Iceman" Gervin, the school’s mission is deeply rooted in providing holistic support to students who may be at risk of dropping out or who benefit from a more personalized, non-traditional learning environment. By combining rigorous academic instruction with comprehensive social services, the academy aims to break cycles of poverty and help students achieve both personal and professional success.

The academy is well-regarded for its wrap-around approach to education, which often includes workforce development programs, career counseling, and community-focused outreach initiatives. Because it serves a diverse population of students, the school emphasizes character development, leadership, and skill-building alongside standard curriculum requirements. Ultimately, George Gervin Academy serves as more than just a place for classroom learning; it functions as a community hub dedicated to empowering young people with the tools and mentorship necessary to transition into adulthood and contribute positively to society.

622

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

127.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	313
Black	276
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
313 (50.3 %)
Black
276 (44.4 %)
White
15 (2.4 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY
Phone:	(210)568-8800
Website:	http://www.gervin-school.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	793
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

Pre-Kindergarten 185

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 15