- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Venture Alter H S
Federal NCES profile for Venture Alter H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870007066
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venture Alter H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #22 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Venture Alter H S has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venture Alter H S ranks #22 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870007066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
Venture Alter H S grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (+24.0%).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 480870007066 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 12.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Venture Alter H S grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (+24.0%). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Venture Alter H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 778
Venture Alter H S
778 students
What this shows Venture Alter H S reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venture Alter H S compares
Venture 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$11,746
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
39
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 13.0%
White 9.1%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Venture Alter H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venture Alter H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venture Alter H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Venture Alter H S
How many students attend Venture Alter H S?
Venture Alter H S has 778 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Alter H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Alter H S is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Venture Alter H S?
70.0% of students at Venture Alter H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venture Alter H S?
The largest demographic group at Venture Alter H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venture Alter H S?
Venture Alter H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venture Alter H S rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Venture Alter H S ranks #22 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Venture Alter H S, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.