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 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
44%
26%
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%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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