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Alternative School
High School · SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
1520 GILLETTE BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78224
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
23.3:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
23.3:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Alternative School
Alternative School is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of the SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD. The school serves approximately 70 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,965, where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 70 students, Alternative School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative School is 23.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Address
- 1520 GILLETTE BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78224
- Phone
- (210) 977-7150
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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How Alternative School Compares
See how Alternative School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1520 GILLETTE BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78224
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alternative School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CAST STEM H S (rated 8.8/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is IDEA EWING HALSELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, SOUTH SAN ANTONIO H S (rated 6.6/10, 1.5 miles away). For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANK L MADLA EARLY COLLEGE H S San Antonio | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| CAST STEM H S San Antonio | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| PALO ALTO EL San Antonio | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| ROY BENAVIDEZ EL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| BOB HOPE EL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| ROBERT C ZAMORA MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| GREG A GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE INT San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| IDEA EWING HALSELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| HUTCHINS EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| SOUTH SAN ANTONIO H S San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| SPICEWOOD PARK EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| GILLETTE EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| VESTAL EL San Antonio | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
| PRICE EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| MIGUEL CARRILLO JR EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| MCCOLLUM H S San Antonio | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| DWIGHT MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| TERRELL WELLS MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.5 mi | 6.1 |
| COLLIER EL San Antonio | 3.0 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,965
Median Home Value
$138,800
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
Population
20,671
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
29.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Alternative School has a median household income of $57,965. It is a community where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $138,800, with a median rent of $1,132/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.6%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DIBOLL Austin, TX | — |
| PORT ARTHUR ALTERNATIVE CENTER Port Arthur, TX | — |
| PREMIER H S - DESOTO Lewisville, TX | — |
| PREMIER H S - HOUSTON (SHARPSTOWN) Lewisville, TX | — |
| PREMIER H S - WICHITA FALLS Lewisville, TX | — |
| SUPERIOR ACADEMY OF LOREDO Laredo, TX | 2.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alternative School
What grades does Alternative School serve?
Alternative School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative School?
Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Alternative School a charter school?
No, Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative School?
98.6% of students at Alternative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (5,229/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Antonio). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 977-7150
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD- District Enrollment
- 7,429
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,023
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