Wayside Schools 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 85.8% Hispanic and 85.3% 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
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,094
in 2025,
up
$11,946
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
$55,069per year
+$2,127
since 2015
State329thof 1,081
Region22ndof 58
Peers73rdof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,035per year
+$13,363
since 2015
State257thof 1,182
Region18thof 68
Peers59thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,415per year
+$14,026
since 2015
State639thof 1,191
Region42ndof 68
Peers97thof 165
All teachers
$59,094per year
+$11,946
since 2015
State536thof 1,201
Region37thof 68
Peers89thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,069per year
State329thof 1,081
Region22ndof 58
Peers73rdof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,035per year
State257thof 1,182
Region18thof 68
Peers59thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,415per year
State639thof 1,191
Region42ndof 68
Peers97thof 165
All teachers
$59,094per year
State536thof 1,201
Region37thof 68
Peers89thof 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.