Alter High School serves 106 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alter High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 404% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 405% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alter High School is 0.57, 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
1:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted23.6%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
62% of Alter High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alter High School?
Alter High School has a student ration of 1:1, 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 Independent 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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