La Academia De Estrellas operates open enrollment schools and is based in North Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.9% Hispanic and 82.6% 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-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$69,862
in 2025,
up
$18,285
since 2015
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
$62,830per year
+$12,774
since 2015
State75thof 1,081
Region12thof 102
Peers26thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,244per year
+$14,525
since 2015
State60thof 1,182
Region11thof 109
Peers14thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$73,828per year
+$18,493
since 2015
State46thof 1,191
Region9thof 109
Peers17thof 165
All teachers
$69,862per year
+$18,285
since 2015
State48thof 1,201
Region12thof 110
Peers15thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,830per year
State75thof 1,081
Region12thof 102
Peers26thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,244per year
State60thof 1,182
Region11thof 109
Peers14thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$73,828per year
State46thof 1,191
Region9thof 109
Peers17thof 165
All teachers
$69,862per year
State48thof 1,201
Region12thof 110
Peers15thof 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.