How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Temple Charter Academy | Wheatley Alternative Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Temple, TX | Temple, TX |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 218 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.6% | 76.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Temple Charter Academy | Wheatley Alternative Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,148 | $12,629 |
| District | Priority Charter Schools | Temple ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Temple Charter Academy | Wheatley Alternative Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 14.5% |
| African American | 21.1% | 41.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.7% | 38.2% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Temple Charter Academy | Wheatley Alternative Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.5% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.