Serving 17 students in grades 11-12, Alter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alter School's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alter School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alter School?
The graduation rate of Alter School is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Alter School?
17 students attend Alter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alter School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alter School?
Alter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alter School offer ?
Alter School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Alter School part of?
Alter School is part of Fredericksburg ISD School District.
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