ADVANCED LEARNING ACADEMY

www.saisd.net/schools/advancedacademy/

Charter School 1,047 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Advanced Learning Academy (ALA), located at 621 W. Euclid in San Antonio, is a specialized magnet school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Designed to serve as a hub for gifted and talented education, the academy provides a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary studies. The school is known for its commitment to personalizing the educational experience, aiming to challenge high-performing students through an environment that fosters creativity and academic excellence.

As part of the SAISD choice schools network, the Advanced Learning Academy focuses on cultivating a collaborative community where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. The school serves a broad grade range, utilizing innovative instructional practices to prepare students for higher education and future leadership roles. By integrating technology with a strong foundation in core subjects, the ALA strives to create a dynamic atmosphere where students can explore their specific interests while meeting high academic standards within a supportive, inclusive environment.

1,047

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ADVANCED LEARNING ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	806
Black	49
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
806 (77.0 %)
White
173 (16.5 %)
Black
49 (4.7 %)
Two or More
13 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)738-9763
Website:	http://www.saisd.net/schools/advancedacademy/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 65

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 109

Grade 9 98