Vanguard Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in South Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.2% Hispanic and 86% 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
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$66,040
in 2025,
up
$14,114
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
$64,573per year
+$18,864
since 2015
State54thof 1,081
Region2ndof 43
Peers20thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,709per year
+$10,444
since 2015
State226thof 1,182
Region10thof 44
Peers54thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$69,263per year
+$13,707
since 2015
State153rdof 1,191
Region4thof 43
Peers34thof 165
All teachers
$66,040per year
+$14,114
since 2015
State142ndof 1,201
Region6thof 44
Peers28thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,573per year
State54thof 1,081
Region2ndof 43
Peers20thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,709per year
State226thof 1,182
Region10thof 44
Peers54thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$69,263per year
State153rdof 1,191
Region4thof 43
Peers34thof 165
All teachers
$66,040per year
State142ndof 1,201
Region6thof 44
Peers28thof 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.