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Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

High School · Por Vida Academy · San Antonio, TX

A charter high school in San Antonio, TX where students score 53 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1135 MISSION RD, San Antonio, TX 78210

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-53.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,126
Chronic Absenteeism51.9%

Students at Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi score 20% 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 Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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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
Solid Rock Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–110.7 mi13Compare →
King H SEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.1 mi1,335Compare →
Annapolis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.4 mi264Compare →
Por Vida Academy Charter H SCharter · enrollment unverified4.39–12Not available128Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Por Vida Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 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 Corpus Christi is listed in POR VIDA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Por Vida Academy, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,055 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

What grades does Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi serve?

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi?

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi?

The student-teacher ratio at Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is 12.8:1. 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 Corpus Christi rank in TX?

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi ranks #6,055 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi's MySchoolScout rating?

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Corpus Christi?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi a charter school?

Yes, Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi a Title I school?

No, Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.9%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
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

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