Alternative School

Alternative School serves 70 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Alternative School's student population of 70 students has grown by 218% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alternative School is 0.17, 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
23:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative School 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 School 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative School?
70 students attend Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alternative School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative School?
Alternative School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative School offer ?
Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative School part of?
Alternative School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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