Rise Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in Northwest Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 61.7% Black and 87.8% 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
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$56,667
in 2025,
up
$16,813
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
$42,389per year
+$12,222
since 2015
State867thof 1,081
Region33rdof 51
Peers137thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,614per year
+$7,409
since 2015
State945thof 1,182
Region27thof 60
Peers152ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,682per year
+$20,907
since 2015
State255thof 1,191
Region6thof 59
Peers52ndof 165
All teachers
$56,667per year
+$16,813
since 2015
State736thof 1,201
Region16thof 60
Peers111thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,389per year
State867thof 1,081
Region33rdof 51
Peers137thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,614per year
State945thof 1,182
Region27thof 60
Peers152ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,682per year
State255thof 1,191
Region6thof 59
Peers52ndof 165
All teachers
$56,667per year
State736thof 1,201
Region16thof 60
Peers111thof 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.