Student Alternative Center serves 45 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Student Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Student Alternative Center's student population of 45 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Student Alternative Center is 0.59, 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
6:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Student Alternative Center?
45 students attend Student Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Student Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Student Alternative Center?
Student Alternative Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Student Alternative Center offer ?
Student Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Student Alternative Center part of?
Student Alternative Center is part of Angleton Independent School District.
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