Frank M Tejeda Academy is a secondary alternative school located in San Antonio, Texas, in the Harlandale Independent School District. The school serves all of HISD, which is in southern San Antonio near the Interstate 410. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was rated "Not Rated" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 18 students in grades 8, Tejeda Junior 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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: Alternative school
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tejeda Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tejeda Junior Academy's student population of 18 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Tejeda Junior 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 Tejeda Junior Academy is 0.11, 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
#5948 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
n/a
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
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
8%
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 Tejeda Junior Academy's ranking?
Tejeda Junior Academy is ranked #5948 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tejeda Junior Academy?
18 students attend Tejeda Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tejeda Junior Academy students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tejeda Junior Academy?
Tejeda Junior Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tejeda Junior Academy offer ?
Tejeda Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Tejeda Junior Academy part of?
Tejeda Junior Academy is part of Harlandale Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Tejeda Junior Academy located?
Tejeda Junior Academy is located in the Kingsborough Ridge neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Kingsborough Ridge.
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