Port Arthur Alternative Center serves 78 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Arthur Alternative Center is 0.51, 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
5:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Port Arthur Alternative Center?
78 students attend Port Arthur Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Port Arthur Alternative Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Arthur Alternative Center?
Port Arthur Alternative Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Arthur Alternative Center offer ?
Port Arthur Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Port Arthur Alternative Center part of?
Port Arthur Alternative Center is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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