ADVANCED LEARNING ACADEMY

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Charter School 1,087 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Advanced Learning Academy (ALA), located at 621 W. Euclid in San Antonio, is a specialized magnet school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Designed to serve as a hub for gifted and talented education, the academy provides a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary studies. The school is known for its commitment to personalizing the educational experience, aiming to challenge high-performing students through an environment that fosters creativity and academic excellence.

As part of the SAISD choice schools network, the Advanced Learning Academy focuses on cultivating a collaborative community where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. The school serves a broad grade range, utilizing innovative instructional practices to prepare students for higher education and future leadership roles. By integrating technology with a strong foundation in core subjects, the ALA strives to create a dynamic atmosphere where students can explore their specific interests while meeting high academic standards within a supportive, inclusive environment.

1,087

Total Students

69.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ADVANCED LEARNING ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	812
Black	39
Asian	2
Two or More	24

Hispanic
812 (74.7%)
White
210 (19.3%)
Black
39 (3.6%)
Two or More
24 (2.2%)
Asian
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:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)738-9763
Website:	http://schools.saisd.net/page/026.homepage
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 64

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 106

Grade 9 93