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Telles Academy

2851 GRANT AVE BLDG A, EL PASO, TX, 79930

Ranked 2440 of 2518 in Texas

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About Telles Academy

Telles Academy is a public high school in El Paso, Texas, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the 15 high schools in the El Paso Independent School District and has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, making it a unique place to learn. The school is known as one of the best because it is dedicated to helping students get back on track with their studies and standing up for them. The student body is very diverse, with 100% of students being from a minority group and 93% of students coming from low-income families. Telles Academy is a structured and supportive school that helps students deal with academic problems. The curriculum is set up so that students stay on track to graduate and do well in the future. The school offers college readiness programs in addition to core studies to help students get ready for life after high school. Its main strengths are its dedicated teachers and its focus on giving each student a unique path that helps them reach their full academic potential, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Telles Academy Contact Information

Address

2851 GRANT AVE BLDG A, EL PASO, TX, 79930

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Phone

(915) 236-7800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
5 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
45
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2440 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Telles Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 95.56%
Black 2.22%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
95.56%
Black
2.22%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 45
28.89%
13 Female
71.11%
32 Male

Student Population

45 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

45 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Telles Academy in El Paso, Texas, is getting some benefits from being close to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), which has been involved in projects that could affect schools in the area. For example, UTEP has teamed up with the City of El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District to start "El Paso Computes," a program that teaches K-12 students the basics of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data literacy. Also, UTEP has been working to improve STEM education in the area, which could open up new doors for students at Telles Academy.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q2. Does Telles Academy teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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