SOMERSET ACADEMY BROOKS

Charter School 1,227 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE), located on Lyster Road in San Antonio, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates under the Brooks Academy charter network, which is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum. The institution emphasizes a specialized academic environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce, particularly in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The campus at 3803 Lyster Road is situated within the historic Brooks development, an area once home to Brooks Air Force Base that has been transformed into a thriving mixed-use community. This location offers students a unique environment that blends historical significance with modern infrastructure. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a supportive learning culture, Brooks Academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation among its diverse student body, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an increasingly technical world.

1,227

Total Students

54.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY BROOKS
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	1,118
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,118 (91.1%)
White
55 (4.5%)
Black
32 (2.6%)
Asian
14 (1.1%)
Two or More
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS
Phone:	(210)633-9006
Website:	http://brooksacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	800
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 123

Grade 9 103