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#8199 of 8,552 schools in TX
Alternative H S
High School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX
A Northside ISD high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
144 HUNT LN, San Antonio, TX 78245
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Alternative H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alternative H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,890
Median home value
$241,500
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Western HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–10 | 1.0 mi | 1,233 | Compare → |
| Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio)Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Stevens H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,737 | Compare → |
| Idea Mays College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 748 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northside ISD
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #107 of 122
- District spending per student
- $10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative H S is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative H S
Alternative H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,199 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative H S
What grades does Alternative H S serve?
Alternative H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative H S?
Alternative H S has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative H S is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative H S rank in TX?
Alternative H S ranks #8,199 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alternative H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternative H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative H S has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is Alternative H S a charter school?
No, Alternative H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative H S a Title I school?
No, Alternative H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative H S?
65.5% of students at Alternative H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 397-7080
- Area population (ZIP 78245)
- 91,388
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78245; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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