SAN BENITO VETERANS MEMORIAL ACADEMY

730 Students

Secondary School 9th - 9th

School Overview

San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (SBVMA) is a specialized secondary school located in San Benito, Texas, serving as a key component of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, the academy is designed to offer a more focused and supportive educational environment. It primarily serves students who may benefit from an alternative setting, emphasizing academic recovery, credit acceleration, and personalized instruction to help students stay on track for graduation.

The academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of respect, resilience, and community responsibility, fittingly aligned with its name honoring veterans. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, the school provides a tailored approach to learning that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Ultimately, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy serves as a vital bridge for learners, providing the resources and flexibility necessary for them to overcome barriers, earn their diplomas, and transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

730

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAN BENITO VETERANS MEMORIAL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	716
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
716 (98.1 %)
White
9 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN BENITO CISD
Phone:	(956)276-6000
Grade Range:	9th - 9th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 730