Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) 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 67.1% Hispanic and 63.1% 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-Midsize
ESC Region
San Antonio
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The base average teaching salary was
$49,662
in 2025,
up
$567
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
$46,084per year
-$2,873
since 2015
State745thof 1,081
Region64thof 75
Peers124thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,759per year
+$209
since 2015
State892ndof 1,182
Region76thof 84
Peers148thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,034per year
+$4,716
since 2015
State1,068thof 1,191
Region76thof 84
Peers135thof 165
All teachers
$49,662per year
+$567
since 2015
State1,136thof 1,201
Region82ndof 84
Peers154thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,084per year
State745thof 1,081
Region64thof 75
Peers124thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,759per year
State892ndof 1,182
Region76thof 84
Peers148thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,034per year
State1,068thof 1,191
Region76thof 84
Peers135thof 165
All teachers
$49,662per year
State1,136thof 1,201
Region82ndof 84
Peers154thof 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.