Alternative Learning Center serves 120 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Learning Center's student population of 120 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Center is 0.58, 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
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
120 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alternative Learning Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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