- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Alter H S
Federal NCES profile for Alter H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483294006035
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alter H S earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alter H S has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alter H S ranks #3 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294006035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Alter H S grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+23.6%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 483294006035 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 2.9:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Alter H S grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+23.6%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alter H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 106
Alter H S
106 students
What this shows Alter H S reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alter H S compares
Alter H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.9:1 | ▼ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.9:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,211
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 116.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 163.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 20.8%
White 9.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Alter H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alter H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alter H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alter H S
How many students attend Alter H S?
Alter H S has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alter H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alter H S is 2.9:1, which is 80% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alter H S?
90.9% of students at Alter H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alter H S?
The largest demographic group at Alter H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alter H S?
Alter H S has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alter H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alter H S ranks #3 of 79 high 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 high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Alter H S, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.