Alternative Learning Center serves 176 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Learning Center's student population of 176 students has grown by 238% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Center is 0.62, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
176 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alternative Learning Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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