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Alternative Learning Center

Public Grades 6-12

1874^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,974 Texas High Schools

Better than 5% of Texas high schools

Summary

The Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Austin, Texas that serves grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 97 students. It is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 578 out of 961 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Alternative Learning Center has consistently ranked very low among Texas high schools, ranking 1874 out of 1974 in the 2024-2025 school year.

The school's test scores are significantly below the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 25% of 6th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.1% for the district and 54.21% for the state. However, the Alternative Learning Center has had very low dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 1.7%, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.7 to 11.4 in recent years, suggesting it is able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

Comparing the Alternative Learning Center to the nearby schools in the same district reveals significant disparities in performance. Schools like University Of Texas At Austin High School, The East Austin College Prep At Mlk, and Travis Early College High School, while still struggling in some areas, generally outperform the Alternative Learning Center across a range of metrics. Overall, the data suggests the Alternative Learning Center is a low-performing school that is struggling to meet the needs of its students, and addressing the underlying factors contributing to its poor performance will be crucial for improving outcomes.

113

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,286

Per pupil spending ?

79.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702-2408

(512) 414-2554

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.3%

African American:

15.9%

White:

9.7%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (7% vs 49% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (5th percentile)

!Biology scores 56 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school7%

District avg50%

Texas avg49%

Middle school

2,307^th of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 2%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

1,874^th of 1,974

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 5%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 18High Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

578^th of 961Austin Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Special Education (2025)5th percentile~ school

Male (2025)2nd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)2nd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)2nd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History40%-28 vs state

English II Reading21%-35 vs state

Reading11%-43 vs state

Algebra I6%-41 vs state

Biology6%-56 vs state

Social Studies5%-25 vs state

Science4%-42 vs state

Mathematics2%-36 vs state

English I Reading0%-51 vs state

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Schools Near Alternative Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	STAAR Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	4900 Gonzales St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2554	113	18	6.2	79.6%	11 (9.7%)	18 (15.9%)	76 (67.3%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	4.3	1874^th of 1974 public high schools	5.1%					(n/a)	6.3	5.6	0.0	21.4	40.0	25.0	0.0	9.1	6.7	0.0	0.0	4.4	4.6	$39,286
Travis County J J A E P	Public	7-12	4900 Gonzales St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2554	7	2	3.5		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)														$87,516
Lasa High School	Public	9-12	1012 Arthur Stiles Rd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-5272	1,616	86	18.7	10.6%	712 (44.1%)	36 (2.2%)	337 (20.9%)	396 (24.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	133 (8.2%)	96.3	6^th of 1974 public high schools	99.7%		95.8	6^th of 1990 public high schools	99.7%		77.3	99.8	99.3	99.3	100.0									$7,334
Eastside Early College High School	Public	9-12	900 Thompson St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-5810	663	46	14.3	89.1%	12 (1.8%)	122 (18.4%)	508 (76.6%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	8.1	1816^th of 1974 public high schools	8.0%		9	1810^th of 1990 public high schools	9.0%	6	9.8	29.9	12.7	24.0	35.9									$11,948
Texans Can Academy - Austin	Public, Charter	9-12	2406 Rosewood Ave	Austin	78702	Travis County	Texans Can Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 477-4226	168	8	21.2	69.6%	6 (3.6%)	22 (13.1%)	137 (81.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4.3	1876^th of 1974 public high schools	5.0%		3.2	1928^th of 1990 public high schools	3.1%	52	18.8	3.6	3.9	14.0	20.0									$15,116
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	1701 Vargas Rd	Austin	78741	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 646-2800	835	43	19.5	88.3%	36 (4.3%)	29 (3.5%)	759 (90.9%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16.5	1674^th of 1974 public high schools	15.2%		24.7	1530^th of 1990 public high schools	23.1%	144	23.9	33.1	31.3	24.0	49.1	45.4	63.2	65.4	23.3	50.8		50.0	38.9	$10,452
Garza Independence High School	Public	10-12	1600 Chicon	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-8600	199	23	8.4	47.7%	78 (39.2%)	24 (12.1%)	84 (42.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)	16.7		20.0	27.3	71.4									$25,434
University Of Texas At Austin High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	2901 N Ih-35	Austin	78722	Travis County	University Of Texas At Austin High School	No	No	Yes	No	(512) 232-3503	1,056	28	37.6	28.8%	518 (49.1%)	67 (6.3%)	337 (31.9%)	61 (5.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (6.3%)	70.6	402^nd of 1974 public high schools	79.6%		72.5	370^th of 1990 public high schools	81.4%	32	17.1	70.4	71.6	74.0	80.2									$3,860
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk	Public, Charter	7-12	5800 E Martin Luther King Jr	Austin	78721	Travis County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 287-5050	169	13	13.0	75.7%	3 (1.8%)	9 (5.3%)	152 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	21.1	1589^th of 1974 public high schools	19.5%		21.7	1589^th of 1990 public high schools	20.2%		39.0	35.1	23.9	28.1	56.7		32.1	35.0		11.1	0.0	15.8	5.0	$17,737
Lone Star H S North (Tjjd)	Public	9-12	1800 Congress Ave Ste 13-1400	Austin	78701	Cooke County	Lone Star School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 665-0701	162				35 (21.6%)	58 (35.8%)	67 (41.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2.2	1954^th of 1974 public high schools	1.0%		3.4	1923^rd of 1990 public high schools	3.4%	31	0.0	11.8	1.9	0.0	12.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Alternative Learning Center

What district is Alternative Learning Center in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Is Alternative Learning Center a good school?

Alternative Learning Center ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Alternative Learning Center?

Students at Alternative Learning Center are 67% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 113 students attended Alternative Learning Center.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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