Pearsall Alternative School (Closed 2006)

Pearsall Alternative School serves 16 students in grades 6-11. 
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (97-98)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pearsall Alternative School?
16 students attend Pearsall Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pearsall Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Pearsall Alternative School offer ?
Pearsall Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Pearsall Alternative School part of?
Pearsall Alternative School is part of Pearsall Independent School District.

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