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Alternative School
High School · South San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A South San Antonio ISD high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1520 GILLETTE BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78224
Academics
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.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where Alternative School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$57,965
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Stem H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Frank L Madla Early College H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Idea Ewing Halsell College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| South San Antonio H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,666 | 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.
South San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- District spending per student
- $13,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative School is listed in SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative School
Alternative School is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of South San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 70 students in grades 6th-12th with 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. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 78224)
- 20,671
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.4
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 78224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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