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Tekoa Charter School, Inc. was a divine inspiration given to our Founder/CEO Dr. Paula Richardson on October of 1997. The name comes from the Holy Bible in the Old Testament Book of Amos. Dr. Richardson was embraced and supported by the Port Arthur community to open the charter school. Tekoa Charter School, Inc. dba Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School became a certified open enrollment public charter school on May 1, 1999. The Texas Education Agency deemed the approval of the Academy to give parents and students in the South County Community in Southeast Texas an opportunity to have a choice in public education. The Academy opened on August 16, 1999 with grades K – 6th.

In 2001, the Texas Education Agency approved the Academy to expand grade levels to Pre-K 3 and 4 year olds through the 12th grade. In 2003, the Academy received status of academically accepted and was approved a 10 year recertification. The Academy curriculum has aligned grades K-10th differentiating the curriculum using an Interdisciplinary Thematic Approach.

Meet The Teacher

📢 Important Campus Update for the 2026–2027 School Year!

Parents and Guardians, please take a moment to review our updated Meet the Teacher flyer carefully. Some grade levels have changed campuses, so be sure to report to the correct location on Monday, August 10.

📍 Campus Locations:

Pre-K 3/4 & Kindergarten: Memorial Campus – 3600 Memorial Blvd.
1st–5th Grade: Thomas Campus – 327 Thomas Blvd.
6th–12th Grade: Proctor Campus – 3700 Proctor Ave.
Orange Campus: 4775 N. 16th Street, Orange, TX

We look forward to welcoming all of our students and families for an exciting new school year! 🎉💙💛

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NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

🎓 NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR! 💙💛

Tekoa Academy is now accepting enrollment for students in Pre-K3 through 12th Grade!

✨ Start your child’s journey with us today!
📚 Enrollment packets are AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP!

📍 Application Pick-Up Locations:
• 327 Thomas Blvd, Port Arthur, TX
• 3600 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX

📞 For More Information: 409-982-5400

🔔 RETURNING STUDENTS:
Packets can be picked up or emailed to parents and MUST be returned by June 30th.

📧New and Returning Enrollment Applications can be returned by email:
[email protected]

Tekoa Board of Directors

Princess Chretien, President
Ronnie Linden, Chairman
Rodney Whitney, Secretary
Kenneth Phillips, Financial Chairman
Edrick Hall, Board Member

Parent Classroom Evaluation

Parents are invited to sign up to be a part of the Parent Classroom Evaluation Team. This team provides valuable feedback by observing classroom instruction and learning environments. Your participation helps support continuous improvement and strengthens our school community.

Please call the front office of the student campus to sign up.

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TEKOA At A Glance

98.1% Graduation Rate
Dual credit opportunity
9 AP courses offered
10 Financially superior years
22 Years established

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