Life School 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 46.1% Hispanic and 69.2% 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
Charter Schools
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$71,472
in 2025,
up
$26,197
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
$61,491per year
+$18,391
since 2015
State100thof 1,081
Region18thof 102
Peers30thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,577per year
+$20,546
since 2015
State38thof 1,182
Region5thof 109
Peers10thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$75,321per year
+$26,673
since 2015
State32ndof 1,191
Region5thof 109
Peers13thof 165
All teachers
$71,472per year
+$26,197
since 2015
State25thof 1,201
Region4thof 110
Peers10thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,491per year
State100thof 1,081
Region18thof 102
Peers30thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,577per year
State38thof 1,182
Region5thof 109
Peers10thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$75,321per year
State32ndof 1,191
Region5thof 109
Peers13thof 165
All teachers
$71,472per year
State25thof 1,201
Region4thof 110
Peers10thof 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.