SOMERSET ACADEMY COLLEGIATE

4802 VANCE JACKSON RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230

Charter School 1,080 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Brooks Collegiate Academy, located on Vance Jackson Road in San Antonio, is a public charter school that serves as part of the Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE) network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. By integrating project-based learning and hands-on experiences into their curriculum, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and technical proficiency in students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive, character-driven environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers. With a commitment to smaller class sizes and personalized attention, Brooks Collegiate Academy strives to foster a strong sense of community where students are encouraged to engage with both their local San Antonio neighborhood and the broader global community. The school is known for its goal of bridging the gap between secondary education and professional life through specialized instruction and a focus on 21st-century skill development.

1,080

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY COLLEGIATE
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	893
Black	74
Asian	12
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
893 (82.7%)
White
77 (7.1%)
Black
74 (6.9%)
Two or More
19 (1.8%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS
Phone:	(210)850-3002
Website:	http://brooksacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,080
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	701
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 43

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 105

Grade 9 63