Alter School serves 8 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alter School's student population of 8 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alter School?
8 students attend Alter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Alter School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alter School?
Alter School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alter School offer ?
Alter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Alter School part of?
Alter School is part of Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.
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