Columbus Alternative School serves 12 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Columbus Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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Columbus Alternative School's student population of 12 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Columbus Alternative School is 0.45, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 What is the graduation rate of Columbus Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Columbus Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Columbus Alternative School?
12 students attend Columbus Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Columbus Alternative School students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Alternative School?
Columbus Alternative School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Alternative School offer ?
Columbus Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Columbus Alternative School part of?
Columbus Alternative School is part of Columbus Independent School District.
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