Alternative Learning Center serves 116 students in grades 2-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 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: 2-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alternative Learning Center's student population of 116 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
116 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Center is 0.61, 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
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted54.3%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-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 Alternative Learning Center?
116 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Alternative Learning Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, 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 2-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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