Alternative Center

Alternative Center serves 26 students in grades 6-10. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Alternative Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alternative Center is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alternative Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alternative Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Center?
26 students attend Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alternative Center students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Center?
Alternative Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Center offer ?
Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Alternative Center part of?
Alternative Center is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Center located?
Alternative Center is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Edgewood.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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