Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi's student population of 77 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4988 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi's ranking?
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is ranked #4988 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi?
The graduation rate of Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi?
77 students attend Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi?
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi offer ?
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi part of?
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is part of Por Vida Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi located?
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is located in the South Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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