Brillante Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in South Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.4% Hispanic and 81.2% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
None
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$55,382
in 2025,
down
$81
since 2024
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,367per year
-$922
since 2024
State230thof 1,081
Region12thof 43
PeersNoneof None
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,212per year
+$24,182
since 2024
State421stof 1,182
Region22ndof 44
PeersNoneof None
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
N/A
—
—
All teachers
$55,382per year
-$81
since 2024
State844thof 1,201
Region38thof 44
PeersNoneof None
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,367per year
State230thof 1,081
Region12thof 43
PeersNoneof None
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,212per year
State421stof 1,182
Region22ndof 44
PeersNoneof None
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
Not reported
—
All teachers
$55,382per year
State844thof 1,201
Region38thof 44
PeersNoneof None
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.