School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(01-02)83%
42%
Black
(01-02)n/a
14%
White
(01-02)17%
41%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
75%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
8%
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 Options Alter School?
24 students attend Options Alter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Options Alter School students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What school district is Options Alter School part of?
Options Alter School is part of Olton Independent School District.
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