Alter High School serves 106 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alter High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alter High School is 0.58, 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
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
25%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alter High School?
106 students attend Alter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alter High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alter High School?
Alter High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alter High School offer ?
Alter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alter High School part of?
Alter High School is part of North East ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Alter High School located?
Alter High School is located in the North Central neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in North Central.
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