Por Vida Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in South Central Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 91.6% Hispanic and 82% 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
San Antonio
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The base average teaching salary was
$56,313
in 2025,
up
$17,653
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
$48,000per year
+$12,083
since 2015
State667thof 1,081
Region62ndof 75
Peers118thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,106per year
+$17,989
since 2015
State342ndof 1,182
Region47thof 84
Peers81stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,438per year
+$15,133
since 2015
State988thof 1,191
Region70thof 84
Peers127thof 165
All teachers
$56,313per year
+$17,653
since 2015
State765thof 1,201
Region63rdof 84
Peers116thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,000per year
State667thof 1,081
Region62ndof 75
Peers118thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,106per year
State342ndof 1,182
Region47thof 84
Peers81stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,438per year
State988thof 1,191
Region70thof 84
Peers127thof 165
All teachers
$56,313per year
State765thof 1,201
Region63rdof 84
Peers116thof 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.