Point Alternative Center serves 96 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Point Alternative Center's student population of 96 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Point Alternative Center is 0.60, 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
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
54%
Black
25%
13%
White
16%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Point Alternative Center?
96 students attend Point Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Point Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Point Alternative Center?
Point Alternative Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Point Alternative Center offer ?
Point Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Point Alternative Center part of?
Point Alternative Center is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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