How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alamo Heights High School | New Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | 73 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.1% | 74.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alamo Heights High School | New Directions |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,102 | $17,295 |
| District | Alamo Heights ISD | Southwest Preparatory School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alamo Heights High School | New Directions |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 11.0% |
| African American | 2.1% | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.2% | 71.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alamo Heights High School | New Directions |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 142:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.6% | 88.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 67 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.