East Texas Charter Schools operates open enrollment schools and is based in East Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 60% white and 24.8% 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
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Small
ESC Region
Kilgore
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The base average teaching salary was
$68,893
in 2025,
up
$22,489
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
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$39,333per year
—
State966thof 1,081
Region77thof 93
Peers142ndof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
N/A
—
—
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$74,067per year
+$26,063
since 2015
State44thof 1,191
Region1stof 101
Peers16thof 165
All teachers
$68,893per year
+$22,489
since 2015
State72ndof 1,201
Region1stof 101
Peers20thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$39,333per year
State966thof 1,081
Region77thof 93
Peers142ndof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
Not reported
—
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$74,067per year
State44thof 1,191
Region1stof 101
Peers16thof 165
All teachers
$68,893per year
State72ndof 1,201
Region1stof 101
Peers20thof 169
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.