Southwest Public Schools operates open enrollment schools and is based in Southeast Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 89.3% Hispanic and 95.7% 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
City-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$99,507
in 2025,
up
$51,431
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
$96,320per year
+$58,611
since 2015
State8thof 1,081
Region1stof 81
Peers5thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$124,200per year
+$77,479
since 2015
State1stof 1,182
Region1stof 83
Peers1stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$102,913per year
+$51,203
since 2015
State6thof 1,191
Region1stof 83
Peers3rdof 165
All teachers
$99,507per year
+$51,431
since 2015
State5thof 1,201
Region1stof 87
Peers2ndof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$96,320per year
State8thof 1,081
Region1stof 81
Peers5thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$124,200per year
State1stof 1,182
Region1stof 83
Peers1stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$102,913per year
State6thof 1,191
Region1stof 83
Peers3rdof 165
All teachers
$99,507per year
State5thof 1,201
Region1stof 87
Peers2ndof 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.