Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bexar County Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bexar County Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bexar County Academy's student population of 198 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Bexar County Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bexar County Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8010 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bexar County Academy's ranking?
Bexar County Academy is ranked #8010 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bexar County Academy?
198 students attend Bexar County Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bexar County Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bexar County Academy?
Bexar County Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bexar County Academy offer ?
Bexar County Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bexar County Academy part of?
Bexar County Academy is part of Bexar County Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Bexar County Academy located?
Bexar County Academy is located in the Woodlawn Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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