Por Vida Academy

The Por Vida Academy charter school system operates two high schools in Texas: Por Vida Academy Charter High School in San Antonio and Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi. While both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, the Corpus Christi campus stands out with its stronger academic performance, higher statewide ranking, and lower dropout rates compared to the San Antonio campus.

The Corpus Christi campus has a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of White and Pacific Islander students, and a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1 compared to 14.2:1 at the San Antonio campus. Despite spending less per student ($30,586 vs. $40,927), the Corpus Christi campus outperforms the San Antonio campus on key metrics, including a 2-star statewide ranking, 60% four-year graduation rate, and proficiency rates that exceed the state average in several subject areas.

The stark contrast in performance between the two Por Vida Academy campuses warrants further investigation to understand the factors contributing to the Corpus Christi campus's success. The data suggests that factors such as student-teacher ratio, racial diversity, and efficient resource allocation may play a role in the Corpus Christi campus's ability to deliver better academic outcomes for its students.