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#5767 of 8,552 schools in TX
Alternative Learning Center
High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX
An Austin ISD high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
4900 GONZALES ST, Austin, TX 78702
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 239 schools in Austin.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternative Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$101,304
Median home value
$644,200
Median rent
$1,966/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
41.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasa H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,518 | Compare → |
| Eastside Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Texans Can Academy - AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Anderson H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Austin ISD
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #59 of 118
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative Learning Center is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative Learning Center
Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 97 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,767 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative Learning Center
What grades does Alternative Learning Center serve?
Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative Learning Center rank in TX?
Alternative Learning Center ranks #5,767 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alternative Learning Center a charter school?
No, Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative Learning Center?
77.3% of students at Alternative Learning Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 414-2554
- Area population (ZIP 78702)
- 26,495
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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.
- 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 78702; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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