Point Alternative Center serves 101 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Point Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Point Alternative Center?
101 students attend Point Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Point Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Alternative Center?
Point Alternative Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Point Alternative Center offer ?
Point Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Point Alternative Center part of?
Point Alternative Center is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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