Alternative School (Closed 2024)

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

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Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

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

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%
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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
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
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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
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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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