Kemp Alternative

204 W 17th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kemp Alternative serves 13 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kemp Alternative's student population of 13 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kemp Alternative is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Kemp Alternative?
The graduation rate of Kemp Alternative is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kemp Alternative?
13 students attend Kemp Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kemp Alternative students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemp Alternative?
Kemp Alternative has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Alternative offer ?
Kemp Alternative offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Kemp Alternative part of?
Kemp Alternative is part of Kemp Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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