Original Research by School Decision on East Texas Charter Schools
East Texas Charter Schools is a small charter district serving grades nine through twelve in Gregg County. The district operates a single campus, Dan Chadwick Campus, with an enrollment of about that size for a high school.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share who identify as Hispanic and smaller numbers across other racial and ethnic groups. The district does not report the rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it provide counts for students receiving special education services or classified as English learners, so family circumstances and student support needs are not visible in the available data.
On state assessments administered in the most recent school year, the district shows mixed performance across subjects. Mathematics stands out: a very high share of students reached the approaches standard, and about one-third met or mastered the material. Science proficiency is similarly high at the approaches level, with roughly half the student body meeting or mastering science. English language arts is a softer area; fewer than three-quarters reached approaches, and only about half met grade-level standards. Social studies shows strength in approaches proficiency and a notably higher share meeting and mastering the content compared to ELA and math.
The data covers only one school year, so trend information is not available. A parent may want to look into whether the school has historical performance data that could show direction over time.
Among the county's districts, East Texas Charter Schools reports a chronic absenteeism rate that falls above the midpoint, meaning attendance patterns are comparable to or somewhat less favorable than the typical district in the region. The district's per-pupil spending falls in the middle range on the lower side compared to peer districts, suggesting a leaner budget posture.
The district does not report a four-year graduation rate, which is typical for charter schools that may track cohorts differently or serve alternative pathways. A parent interested in high school completion outcomes should request that information directly from the campus.
No recent material changes to district operations or policy were identified in available sources. For specifics about curriculum, course offerings, school culture, or the application or enrollment process, the school website or a direct conversation with the campus would be the best source.
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