Serving 114 students in grades 6-12, Alternative Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Alternative Learning Center's student population of 114 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
Alternative Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Center is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Alternative Learning Center is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
114 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alternative Learning Center students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Learning Center located?
Alternative Learning Center is located in the Rosewood neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Rosewood.
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