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Por Vida Academy Charter High School

Charter | 9-12 | 215 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 17, 2013

i give this school all five stars my daughter attend this school an her last year she will be graduating an this school has help her out alot she came from harlandale independent school district an that school was horroable that teacher would state she wouldnt accomplish nothing an even encourage her to get her ged but when she went to por vida they help her an brought her self esstem up an she is now grad. this year ... the teachers are excellent an so is the principals they are very understanding an i would reccomend this school to others ... good job por vida keep up the work ....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2009

Well i'm going to por vida and i love and enjoy going to school there ! the teacher are every good and help me very much! well this is my senior year and it a very good school to go to !
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 16, 2007

I am a student at Por Vida Academy and I personally enjoy being a student here. I is a great learning experience. The teachers are awesome with us and have no problem taking one on one time to help us with anything we need. Our classes are small so we get more individual help rather than in a big school where you have the big classes with no real help. We welcome new students all the time! Come on in and learn with us!
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
2%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
37%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
9%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
11%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
11%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
20%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students5%
Female6%
Male5%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged5%
Special educationn/a
Not special education6%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English5%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant5%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students44%
Female46%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
Not special education46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Female67%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Special education40%
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English51%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students31%
Female25%
Male35%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged10%
Special education17%
Not special education35%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant31%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female40%
Male17%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged15%
Special education13%
Not special education28%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English24%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant24%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students59%
Female70%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special education43%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students85%
Female100%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students36%
Female57%
Male14%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Special educationn/a
Not special education38%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English36%
Non-migrant36%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female86%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female100%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 96% 48%
White 2% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 33%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 50%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 8%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1135 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
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Phone: (210) 532-9161

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