Texas Empowerment Academy 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 85.9% Black and 99.7% 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
Austin
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$59,883
in 2025,
up
$16,306
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
$57,969per year
+$18,040
since 2015
State214thof 1,081
Region6thof 58
Peers52ndof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,036per year
+$13,980
since 2015
State295thof 1,182
Region22ndof 68
Peers72ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,175per year
+$15,237
since 2015
State288thof 1,191
Region8thof 68
Peers58thof 165
All teachers
$59,883per year
+$16,306
since 2015
State475thof 1,201
Region29thof 68
Peers80thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,969per year
State214thof 1,081
Region6thof 58
Peers52ndof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,036per year
State295thof 1,182
Region22ndof 68
Peers72ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,175per year
State288thof 1,191
Region8thof 68
Peers58thof 165
All teachers
$59,883per year
State475thof 1,201
Region29thof 68
Peers80thof 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.