Skip to main content

Below Average

#7170 of 8,552 schools in TX

Por Vida Academy Charter H S

High School · Por Vida Academy · San Antonio, TX

A charter high school in San Antonio, TX where students score 57 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1135 MISSION RD, San Antonio, TX 78210

  • Math 8% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency8% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-35.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-57.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$20,126

Students at Por Vida Academy Charter H S score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Por Vida Academy Charter H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,990

Median home value

$172,700

Median rent

$1,119/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juvenile Detent CtrEnrollment path unverified5.26–120.6 mi127Compare →
Burbank H SCharter · enrollment unverified4.39–121.2 mi1,314Compare →
Brackenridge H SEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.4 mi1,656Compare →
Harlandale H SEnrollment path unverified4.09–121.5 mi1,611Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Por Vida Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Por Vida Academy Charter H S is listed in POR VIDA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Por Vida Academy Charter H S

Por Vida Academy Charter H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Por Vida Academy, serving approximately 128 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,170 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Por Vida Academy Charter H S

What grades does Por Vida Academy Charter H S serve?

Por Vida Academy Charter H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Por Vida Academy Charter H S?

Por Vida Academy Charter H S has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Por Vida Academy Charter H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Por Vida Academy Charter H S is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Por Vida Academy Charter H S rank in TX?

Por Vida Academy Charter H S ranks #7,170 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Por Vida Academy Charter H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Por Vida Academy Charter H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Por Vida Academy Charter H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Por Vida Academy Charter H S has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Por Vida Academy Charter H S a charter school?

Yes, Por Vida Academy Charter H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Por Vida Academy Charter H S a Title I school?

No, Por Vida Academy Charter H S is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 78210)
34,740
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.