Fort Bend County Alter

Fort Bend County Alter is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Rosharon, Texas, with a diverse student population of just 26 students. This school stands out from its larger neighboring high schools in several key ways.

First, Fort Bend County Alter's tiny size translates to an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 3.4, compared to ratios of 14-19.6 at other area schools like Lawrence E Elkins High School and Manvel High School. However, this small school has struggled academically, with 0% of students proficient in key STAAR exams, placing it in the bottom 2% of Texas high schools. Interestingly, Fort Bend County Alter has maintained a 0% dropout rate, an impressive achievement compared to the higher dropout rates at nearby schools.

Another notable difference is Fort Bend County Alter's high per-student spending of over $28,000, significantly more than the $8,410-$13,230 spent per student at other Fort Bend Independent School District high schools. This suggests the school may be well-positioned to implement targeted interventions, though its consistently low performance indicates such efforts have not yet been effective. Nearby Yes Prep Public Schools charter school, with a similar small size and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, has maintained better academic outcomes, offering a potential model for improvement.