Fort Bend Co Alter serves 19 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Bend Co Alter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Bend Co Alter's student population of 19 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Bend Co Alter is 0.43, 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
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Fort Bend Co Alter?
19 students attend Fort Bend Co Alter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fort Bend Co Alter students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Bend Co Alter?
Fort Bend Co Alter has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Bend Co Alter offer ?
Fort Bend Co Alter offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Fort Bend Co Alter part of?
Fort Bend Co Alter is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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