School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (07-08)
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Asian
(07-08)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(07-08)100%
47%
Black
(07-08)n/a
14%
White
(07-08)n/a
35%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alter Center For Ed?
226 students attend Alter Center For Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alter Center For Ed students are Hispanic.
What school district is Alter Center For Ed part of?
Alter Center For Ed is part of La Joya Independent School District.
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