Orenda Charter School operates open enrollment schools and is based in Central Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 42.2% white and 14.7% 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
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Waco
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$58,165
in 2025,
up
$11,242
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
$54,562per year
+$13,811
since 2015
State354thof 1,081
Region7thof 71
Peers78thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,080per year
+$12,227
since 2015
State344thof 1,182
Region9thof 80
Peers82ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,834per year
+$10,800
since 2015
State689thof 1,191
Region41stof 81
Peers103rdof 165
All teachers
$58,165per year
+$11,242
since 2015
State612thof 1,201
Region35thof 81
Peers97thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,562per year
State354thof 1,081
Region7thof 71
Peers78thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,080per year
State344thof 1,182
Region9thof 80
Peers82ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,834per year
State689thof 1,191
Region41stof 81
Peers103rdof 165
All teachers
$58,165per year
State612thof 1,201
Region35thof 81
Peers97thof 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.