NYOS LAMAR SECONDARY

www.nyos.org

Charter School 809 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

NYOS Charter School (Not Your Ordinary School) is an open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter school located in Austin, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus and a mission centered on fostering a community of lifelong learners. By emphasizing small class sizes and a rigorous academic curriculum, NYOS aims to provide a personalized educational experience that encourages both intellectual growth and character development.

The school operates across two campuses—the Lamar campus for younger students and the Kramer campus for secondary students—and is highly regarded for its inclusive environment and emphasis on social-emotional learning. Beyond academics, NYOS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student organizations. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school serves as a popular choice for Austin-area families seeking an alternative to the traditional district-run public school model.

809

Total Students

70.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NYOS LAMAR SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	268
Black	128
Asian	82
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
298 (36.8%)
Hispanic
268 (33.1%)
Black
128 (15.8%)
Asian
82 (10.1%)
Two or More
31 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(512)583-6967
Website:	http://www.nyos.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 158

Grade 9 137

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 66