Charter School
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB
- SportsNG
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC
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Chaparral Star Academy (formerly Star Charter School) is an open-enrollment public charter school in Austin, TX servicing grades K–12 that offers rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum in a compacted, 4-hour daily schedule. Students either attend the morning session (7:45 am – 11:50 am) or the afternoon session (12:05 pm – 4:10 pm), allowing more flexibility for extracurricular activities such as gymnastics, horseback riding, acting, hockey, figure skating, or any passion the child may have. We enable young minds to pursue their passion in a community of excellence.
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- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$52,556
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,070
National
$949Median Home Value
$197,200
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
357
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses
Teachers
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.7 responses
- 29%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.7 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.7 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$5,881/ year
National
$12,239- 10%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
- 20%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
- 20%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
Chaparral Star Academy Reviews
19 reviews
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Very personal, staff are friendly, kind, and considerate. Very small class sizes, and short 4 hour days make having to work or be an athlete possible for those who are interested.
I joined Star Charter School (recently renamed Chaparral Star Academy) halfway through my 7th grade after homeschooling for all of my elementary education. I am now a junior, and although I can't exactly compare my experience to any other school, I can say that it has been great. For the most part, the teachers are what makes this school what it is. They are great at their job, care for their students, and thrive in the condensed time frame that they are given. I've met some great friends here, and I can even call many of my teachers friends. How often does that happen? I would definitely choose this school again if I had the misfortune of having to repeat my educational career over.
As of right now, there are only three after school activities at my school. The middle school history teacher instructs a martial arts class that I participate in. There is a pep squad, which is just cheer, and last but not least, there is the National Oceans Science Bowl, or NOSB. This group is the pride of our school, and Kris Barnett is the leader. They meet two times a week, and students put in large amounts of time to do their best in the competition.