- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Advanced Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Advanced Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873013447Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Advanced Learning Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #155 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Advanced Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Advanced Learning Academy ranks #155 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873013447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Advanced Learning Academy held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 483873013447 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,087 enr · 16.2:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Advanced Learning Academy held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Advanced Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school
Advanced Learning Academy
1,087 students
What this shows Advanced Learning Academy reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Advanced Learning Academy compares
Advanced Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 19.3%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Advanced Learning Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Advanced Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Advanced Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Advanced Learning Academy
How many students attend Advanced Learning Academy?
Advanced Learning Academy has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advanced Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Advanced Learning Academy is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Advanced Learning Academy?
48.7% of students at Advanced Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Advanced Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Advanced Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Advanced Learning Academy?
Advanced Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Advanced Learning Academy rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Advanced Learning Academy ranks #155 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Advanced Learning Academy, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.