School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (05-06)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Asian
(05-06)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(05-06)100%
46%
Black
(05-06)n/a
15%
White
(05-06)n/a
36%
Hawaiian
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
25%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Santa Maria Alternative?
1 students attend Santa Maria Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Maria Alternative students are Hispanic.
What school district is Santa Maria Alternative part of?
Santa Maria Alternative is part of Santa Maria Independent School District.
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