Serving 36 students in grades 11-12, Center For Alternative Learning 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
17%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)30-39%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 73% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Alternative Learning?
The graduation rate of Center For Alternative Learning is 30-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Center For Alternative Learning?
36 students attend Center For Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Center For Alternative Learning students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For Alternative Learning?
Center For Alternative Learning has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center For Alternative Learning offer ?
Center For Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Center For Alternative Learning part of?
Center For Alternative Learning is part of College Station Independent School District.
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