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
Top Rankings
Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
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 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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