Nova Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in North Texas.
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
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$59,172
in 2025,
up
$18,073
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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$60,532per year
—
State131stof 1,081
Region25thof 102
Peers37thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,773per year
+$17,510
since 2015
State306thof 1,182
Region57thof 109
Peers74thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,876per year
+$15,956
since 2015
State773rdof 1,191
Region94thof 109
Peers111thof 165
All teachers
$59,172per year
+$18,073
since 2015
State529thof 1,201
Region79thof 110
Peers88thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,532per year
State131stof 1,081
Region25thof 102
Peers37thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,773per year
State306thof 1,182
Region57thof 109
Peers74thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,876per year
State773rdof 1,191
Region94thof 109
Peers111thof 165
All teachers
$59,172per year
State529thof 1,201
Region79thof 110
Peers88thof 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.