Point Alternative Center

Point Alternative Center serves 105 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Point Alternative Center's student population of 105 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
105 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Point Alternative Center is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
60%
53%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
13%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Point Alternative Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Point Alternative Center?
105 students attend Point Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Point Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Alternative Center?
Point Alternative Center has a student ration of 9:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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