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Alternative Center

607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
Alternative Center serves 12 students in grades 6-10. 
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Alternative Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Alternative Center is 0.29, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Center?
12 students attend Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alternative Center students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Center?
Alternative Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Center offer ?
Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Alternative Center part of?
Alternative Center is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Center located?
Alternative Center is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Edgewood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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