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Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

1135 MISSION RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78210

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

1135 MISSION RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78210

About Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is a public charter high school in San Antonio, Texas, for students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 85 students. It is one of two high schools in its charter district and has a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 11:1, which lets teachers tailor their lessons to each student. The school is known as one of the best because it focuses on personalized learning that helps students finish high school. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. 87% of them are minorities, and many of them come from low-income families. The school's academic data shows that 39% of students are good at reading, and the school is still working on improving core skills in all subjects. The academy also helps students get ready for college by organizing college entrance exams like the SAT. Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi is known for being one of the best schools at helping students get past problems and do well in school, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi Contact Information

Address

1135 MISSION RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78210

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Phone

(361) 225-4240

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 39% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
77
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2626 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi

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: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 12.99%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 83.12%
Black 1.3%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
12.99%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
83.12%
Black
1.3%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 77
51.95%
40 Female
48.05%
37 Male

Student Population

77 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

77 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Por Vida Academy campus in Corpus Christi is improving its student support by starting the 2025–2026 application cycle, which will give students a flexible and personalized learning environment. The school recently added new credit recovery modules that let students work at their own pace, making sure they stay on track to graduate. The campus is also improving its programs to get students ready for the workforce by working with local groups to give students real-world career advice and mentorship.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

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

Q4. Does Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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