At a glance
Reported students
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442.5
Alternative School: 62 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Alternative School
Alternative School is a public combined / other school serving grades 06–11 in San Antonio. It is one of 14 current school records connected to South San Antonio ISD. NCES reports 62 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.4%) and Black (1.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic98.4%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in South San Antonio ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bexar Co J J a E P
Other · Grades 10–10
1 reported students
Neil Armstrong El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
Frank Madla El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Dwight Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
409 reported students
Price El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Hutchins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Rose Ingenuity Other · Charter · Compass Rose Public Schools | PK–11 | 830 | 3.2 mi |
| Royal Academy of Excellence Other · Charter · Royal Public Schools | KG–10 | 469 | 5.1 mi |
| Jubilee - Lake View University Prep Other · Charter · Jubilee Academies | PK–12 | 548 | 5.5 mi |
| Alternative Center Other · Edgewood ISD | 06–11 | 27 | 5.7 mi |
| Stafford Center Other · Edgewood ISD | PK–PK | 255 | 5.8 mi |
| Pre/K for Sa - East Central ISD Other · East Central ISD | PK–PK | 47 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alternative School
What grades does Alternative School serve?
Alternative School reports grades 06–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in South San Antonio ISD.
How many students attend Alternative School?
Alternative School reported 62 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 62 students and 3.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South San Antonio ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alternative School in?
Alternative School is part of South San Antonio ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Compass Rose Ingenuity (3.2 mi), Royal Academy of Excellence (5.1 mi), Jubilee - Lake View University Prep (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.