VALOR SOUTH AUSTIN

www.valorpublicschools.org

Charter School 1,364 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Valor Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter schools serving students in the Austin, Texas area. The organization is founded on a classical liberal arts philosophy, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that focuses on cultivating both the intellectual and moral character of its students. By integrating a traditional core curriculum with a strong emphasis on mentorship and community, the school seeks to prepare students not just for college readiness, but for lives of purpose and civic responsibility.

At the core of the Valor educational model is the "Valor Compass," a framework designed to foster personal development alongside academic achievement. The school places a significant emphasis on close-knit school culture, small class sizes, and faculty-led mentorship programs. Through this holistic approach, Valor Public Schools aims to bridge the gap between academic excellence and human flourishing, offering a unique alternative to the traditional public school experience in the Austin region.

1,364

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALOR SOUTH AUSTIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	837
Hispanic	322
Black	32
Asian	73
Two or More	97
American Indian	3

White
837 (61.4%)
Hispanic
322 (23.6%)
Two or More
97 (7.1%)
Asian
73 (5.4%)
Black
32 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	VALOR EDUCATION
Phone:	(512)646-4170
Website:	http://www.valorpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 132

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 75

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 77