Excel Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in Southeast Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 50.8% Black and 81.6% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Houston
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$65,892
in 2025,
up
$22,847
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
N/A
—
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,443per year
+$20,116
since 2015
State417thof 1,182
Region73rdof 83
Peers95thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,629per year
+$21,538
since 2015
State258thof 1,191
Region55thof 83
Peers53rdof 165
All teachers
$65,892per year
+$22,847
since 2015
State149thof 1,201
Region40thof 87
Peers30thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,443per year
State417thof 1,182
Region73rdof 83
Peers95thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,629per year
State258thof 1,191
Region55thof 83
Peers53rdof 165
All teachers
$65,892per year
State149thof 1,201
Region40thof 87
Peers30thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.