Frank M Tejeda Academy is a secondary alternative school located in San Antonio, Texas, in the Harlandale Independent School District. The school serves all of HISD, which is in southern San Antonio near the Interstate 410. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was rated "Not Rated" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Frank M Tejeda Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank M Tejeda Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frank M Tejeda Academy's student population of 144 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Motto
Dedicated To Excellence In Education
School Rankings
Frank M Tejeda Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank M Tejeda Academy is 0.02, 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
#8080 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank M Tejeda Academy's ranking?
Frank M Tejeda Academy is ranked #8080 out of 8,096 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frank M Tejeda Academy?
The graduation rate of Frank M Tejeda Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frank M Tejeda Academy?
144 students attend Frank M Tejeda Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Frank M Tejeda Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank M Tejeda Academy?
Frank M Tejeda Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frank M Tejeda Academy offer ?
Frank M Tejeda Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frank M Tejeda Academy part of?
Frank M Tejeda Academy is part of Harlandale Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Frank M Tejeda Academy located?
Frank M Tejeda Academy is located in the Kingsborough Ridge neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Kingsborough Ridge.
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