- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Alternative H S
Federal NCES profile for Alternative H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483312006149
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative H S earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative H S ranks #4 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312006149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Alternative H S shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 483312006149 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 6.9:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Alternative H S shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alternative H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 159
Alternative H S
159 students
What this shows Alternative H S reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative H S compares
Alternative H S is a shrinking 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 53% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,632
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 92.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 189.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 11.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Alternative H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative H S
How many students attend Alternative H S?
Alternative H S has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative H S is 6.9:1, which is 53% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 56% 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 Alternative H S?
66.5% of students at Alternative H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative H S?
The largest demographic group at Alternative H S is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative H S?
Alternative H S has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative H S ranks #4 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Alternative H S, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.