SOMERSET ACADEMY BROOKS

Charter School 1,317 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,317

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY BROOKS
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	1,185
Black	41
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,185 (90.0 %)
White
63 (4.8 %)
Black
41 (3.1 %)
Asian
18 (1.4 %)
Two or More
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS
Phone:	(210)633-9006
Website:	http://brooksacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	800
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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 32

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 123

Grade 9 117