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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Alternative School
High School in San Antonio · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Alternative School
Alternative School is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD. Alternative School serves approximately 70 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Alternative School show 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 70 students, Alternative School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Alternative School runs 23.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 1 test record from TX state assessments. About our data
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 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is FRANK L MADLA EARLY COLLEGE H S (rated 6.5/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, IDEA EWING HALSELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY (rated 6.4/10, 1.1 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 | 6.5 |
| CAST STEM H S San Antonio | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| PALO ALTO EL San Antonio | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
| ROY BENAVIDEZ EL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| BOB HOPE EL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| ROBERT C ZAMORA MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| GREG A GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE INT San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| IDEA EWING HALSELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| HUTCHINS EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| SOUTH SAN ANTONIO H S San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| SPICEWOOD PARK EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| GILLETTE EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| VESTAL EL San Antonio | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| PRICE EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| MIGUEL CARRILLO JR EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 2.6 |
| MCCOLLUM H S San Antonio | 2.3 mi | 4.6 |
| DWIGHT MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| TERRELL WELLS MIDDLE San Antonio | 2.5 mi | 4.9 |
| COLLIER EL San Antonio | 3.0 mi | 4.1 |
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
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| LIGHTHOUSE HIGH San Antonio, TX | 2.1 |
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.
What are the test scores at Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative School has 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR).
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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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
Resources & Links
District
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD- District Enrollment
- 7,429
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,023
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