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Advanced Learning Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12
1871st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools
Better than 60% of Texas alternative schools
Summary

Advanced Learning Academy in San Antonio, TX, is a unique Pre-K through 12th grade alternative school serving 1,087 students in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), a district that ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas districts. This school stands out as a high-performing outlier, with a graduation rate averaging 98.2% over the last four years—far exceeding the district average of 84.2% and outperforming nearby alternatives like Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus (80%) and Jubilee - Lake View University Prep (90.9%). Its dropout rate is negligible at 0.2%, compared to the district's 2.0%, and it serves a relatively diverse population with about 47% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch—the lowest rate among all nearby alternative schools.

Academically, Advanced Learning Academy excels in reading and English language arts, with scores roughly two to four times higher than most other alternative schools in the area. For example, in 7th grade reading, 68.7% of students were proficient versus the district's 35.4% and the state's 54.0%. The school also shines in science, with 82.1% of students proficient in Biology, more than doubling the district average of 55.1% and far surpassing George Gervin Academy (22.2%). However, math scores are a notable weakness, with proficiency rates in 5th grade (27.4%) and 8th grade (28.2%) lagging behind state averages, creating a clear "reading vs. math" gap that suggests a need for targeted math intervention.

Compared to smaller, more volatile schools like Compass Rose Opportunity (95 students) or Stepping Stones Academy (9 students), Advanced Learning Academy offers a stable, proven track record with a large student body and efficient resource allocation. It serves as a beacon of success within its district, proving that high performance is possible even in a low-performing system. For parents seeking a school with strong literacy and science programs, high retention, and a supportive environment, this school is a compelling choice, though families should be aware of the math challenges.

1,087
Students ?
15.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$10,031
Per pupil spending ?
46.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 637 N Main Ave
       San Antonio, TX  78205

(210) 738-9763

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.7%
White:
19.3%
African American:
3.6%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 74th percentile in 2025 → 64th in 2026
Strengths
95% graduate within 4 years
Above the Texas median (60th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 74th-percentile peak (2025) to 64th (2026)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school55%
District avg37%
Texas avg53%
Elementary school
1,871st of 4,627
Texas public elementary schools ?
Top 40%▼ down 2 pts since 2019
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SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
960th of 2,335
Texas public middle schools ?
Top 41%▼ down 7 pts since 2019
From top 34% (2019) to top 41% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
High school
724th of 2,009
Texas public high schools ?
Top 36%▼ down 9 pts since 2019
From top 27% (2019) to top 36% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
776th of 951San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.81871 of 462759.6%★★★☆☆
202548.52219 of 465152.3%★★★☆☆
202452.22042 of 471056.6%★★★☆☆
202347.32332 of 464749.8%★★☆☆☆
202245.52399 of 458147.6%★★☆☆☆
202144.82307 of 457849.6%★★☆☆☆
201955.61732 of 447961.3%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
201846.71240 of 248350.1%★★★☆☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202228.33615 of 446119.0%★☆☆☆☆
202126.93605 of 433116.8%★☆☆☆☆
201935.13032 of 429529.4%★☆☆☆☆
201833.83116 of 424026.5%★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202514.92760 of 29185.4%☆☆☆☆☆
202428.02923 of 366820.3%★☆☆☆☆
202331.12725 of 355623.4%★☆☆☆☆
202231.72677 of 348723.2%★☆☆☆☆
202111.93409 of 34461.1%☆☆☆☆☆
201929.22726 of 333318.2%★☆☆☆☆
201841.71942 of 322639.8%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202658.71643 of 457564.1%★★★☆☆
202554.21546 of 374458.7%★★★☆☆
202449.42225 of 465852.2%★★★☆☆
202344.22526 of 458844.9%★★☆☆☆
202247.82289 of 456149.8%★★☆☆☆
202133.72944 of 449934.6%★★☆☆☆
201956.81674 of 434861.5%★★★☆☆
201846.92180 of 430649.4%★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202644.92204 of 307528.3%★☆☆☆☆
202538.62018 of 261922.9%★☆☆☆☆
202324.02670 of 298010.4%★☆☆☆☆
202217.72747 of 29587.1%☆☆☆☆☆
202120.82586 of 300614.0%★☆☆☆☆
201914.33032 of 31844.8%☆☆☆☆☆
201815.42922 of 31065.9%☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202646.72290 of 441348.1%★★☆☆☆
202544.32072 of 364443.1%★★☆☆☆
202447.82270 of 446549.2%★★☆☆☆
202348.12177 of 440150.5%★★★☆☆
202245.62403 of 437645.1%★★☆☆☆
202147.32110 of 432951.3%★★★☆☆
201956.11605 of 418861.7%★★★☆☆
201846.12193 of 416847.4%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202637.33066 of 452032.2%★★☆☆☆
202531.22831 of 370523.6%★☆☆☆☆
202439.62934 of 459436.1%★★☆☆☆
202328.53615 of 452120.0%★☆☆☆☆
202232.43352 of 447725.1%★☆☆☆☆
202136.62955 of 445133.6%★★☆☆☆
201952.91839 of 430957.3%★★★☆☆
201847.72188 of 426448.7%★★☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202651.52012 of 458256.1%★★★☆☆
202540.72239 of 373940.1%★★☆☆☆
202449.52215 of 464752.3%★★★☆☆
202350.02154 of 458553.0%★★★☆☆
202242.82572 of 456343.6%★★☆☆☆
202156.51669 of 449862.9%★★★☆☆
201954.01776 of 435759.2%★★★☆☆
201846.22196 of 431949.2%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202647.51904 of 430155.7%★★★☆☆
202544.31908 of 354946.2%★★☆☆☆
202450.21894 of 429255.9%★★★☆☆
202354.61378 of 408666.3%★★★☆☆
202252.11446 of 395263.4%★★★☆☆
202162.5825 of 379978.3%★★★★☆
201948.41512 of 368459.0%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202673.4661 of 300678.0%★★★★☆
202554.51187 of 261254.6%★★★☆☆
202458.41256 of 310859.6%★★★☆☆
202357.01319 of 310657.5%★★★☆☆
202254.31404 of 308254.4%★★★☆☆
202150.81456 of 308252.8%★★★☆☆
201967.6870 of 314272.3%★★★★☆
201870.1782 of 312775.0%★★★★☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202652.7960 of 233558.9%★★★☆☆
202566.5613 of 234473.8%★★★★☆
202459.3796 of 237266.4%★★★☆☆
202361.7752 of 233067.7%★★★☆☆
202264.6616 of 225472.7%★★★★☆
202144.11187 of 225247.3%★★☆☆☆
201958.9743 of 219366.1%★★★☆☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202248.2947 of 218256.6%★★★☆☆
202134.81441 of 211832.0%★★☆☆☆
201955.5667 of 205867.6%★★★☆☆
201845.1995 of 200850.4%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202637.1908 of 139034.7%★★☆☆☆
202541.2807 of 142843.5%★★☆☆☆
202447.4813 of 177054.1%★★★☆☆
202342.1942 of 172045.2%★★☆☆☆
202249.4667 of 164359.4%★★★☆☆
202151.1576 of 159263.8%★★★☆☆
201942.1777 of 144546.2%★★☆☆☆
201828.61140 of 137617.2%★☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.9867 of 224061.3%★★★☆☆
202554.7715 of 182560.8%★★★☆☆
202449.01041 of 224253.6%★★★☆☆
202362.9671 of 224170.1%★★★★☆
202263.1628 of 222171.7%★★★★☆
202130.91541 of 215128.4%★☆☆☆☆
201953.0864 of 204757.8%★★★☆☆
201849.6949 of 200852.7%★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202645.41023 of 149731.7%★★☆☆☆
202546.0825 of 123032.9%★★☆☆☆
202337.61127 of 148123.9%★☆☆☆☆
202242.21054 of 148829.2%★☆☆☆☆
202125.31232 of 150117.9%★☆☆☆☆
201927.31229 of 144615.0%★☆☆☆☆
201838.11070 of 143025.2%★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.4806 of 214162.4%★★★☆☆
202566.6394 of 173177.2%★★★★☆
202455.0788 of 211962.8%★★★☆☆
202366.9493 of 211676.7%★★★★☆
202267.7445 of 207778.6%★★★★☆
202148.9926 of 204354.7%★★★☆☆
201961.9561 of 193571.0%★★★★☆
201864.8466 of 189575.4%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202642.31292 of 225342.7%★★☆☆☆
202558.6582 of 182068.0%★★★☆☆
202441.91259 of 223543.7%★★☆☆☆
202350.81001 of 225155.5%★★★☆☆
202258.3702 of 222068.4%★★★☆☆
202130.81612 of 217225.8%★☆☆☆☆
201963.1556 of 207373.2%★★★★☆
201865.3470 of 203976.9%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202649.61016 of 225354.9%★★★☆☆
202565.9457 of 181874.9%★★★★☆
202457.3800 of 224664.4%★★★☆☆
202358.7798 of 224564.5%★★★☆☆
202264.4620 of 222872.2%★★★★☆
202156.9793 of 216863.4%★★★☆☆
201963.2589 of 206971.5%★★★★☆
201865.8524 of 203074.2%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202656.3567 of 195671.0%★★★★☆
202554.0553 of 156864.7%★★★☆☆
202445.0982 of 189148.1%★★☆☆☆
202359.6435 of 181576.0%★★★★☆
202268.8252 of 175785.7%★★★★☆
202136.51059 of 171238.1%★★☆☆☆
201941.9830 of 162649.0%★★☆☆☆
201848.4615 of 159761.5%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202674.5326 of 173181.2%★★★★☆
202564.0420 of 143970.8%★★★★☆
202473.3319 of 173381.6%★★★★☆
202373.4349 of 174980.0%★★★★☆
202288.679 of 172395.4%★★★★★
202164.3490 of 170071.2%★★★★☆
201992.353 of 168496.9%★★★★★
201862.5540 of 167367.7%★★★☆☆
High school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202658.7724 of 200964.0%★★★☆☆
202564.1572 of 197471.0%★★★★☆
202451.2908 of 199054.4%★★★☆☆
202355.0796 of 196159.4%★★★☆☆
202257.7666 of 187664.5%★★★☆☆
202140.81104 of 186140.7%★★☆☆☆
201964.5506 of 185772.8%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202673.0199 of 108681.7%★★★★☆
202567.5165 of 83480.2%★★★★☆
202455.4349 of 106567.2%★★★☆☆
202327.8769 of 106928.1%★☆☆☆☆
202240.1545 of 103147.1%★★☆☆☆
202129.2711 of 102030.3%★★☆☆☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202246.5784 of 183757.3%★★★☆☆
202136.11131 of 182938.2%★★☆☆☆
201979.2164 of 181090.9%★★★★★
201874.2210 of 178488.2%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202635.5754 of 119536.9%★★☆☆☆
202547.1444 of 115361.5%★★★☆☆
202415.01297 of 14379.7%☆☆☆☆☆
202343.2608 of 137155.7%★★★☆☆
202269.3201 of 127884.3%★★★★☆
202169.5187 of 119584.4%★★★★☆
20194.01136 of 11360.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202653.5827 of 193657.3%★★★☆☆
202559.9474 of 150468.5%★★★☆☆
202443.81019 of 188045.8%★★☆☆☆
202353.7816 of 189156.8%★★★☆☆
202247.2936 of 184149.2%★★☆☆☆
202131.51280 of 181529.5%★☆☆☆☆
201962.8569 of 179868.4%★★★☆☆
201858.8653 of 178163.3%★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202640.4954 of 120620.9%★☆☆☆☆
202531.4781 of 96419.0%★☆☆☆☆
202342.1892 of 118224.5%★☆☆☆☆
202228.01002 of 117214.5%★☆☆☆☆
202112.41085 of 11777.8%☆☆☆☆☆
201936.4937 of 114518.2%★☆☆☆☆
201831.6974 of 113714.3%★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202657.2633 of 186066.0%★★★☆☆
202561.8369 of 145374.6%★★★★☆
202445.6835 of 180553.7%★★★☆☆
202357.3611 of 182066.4%★★★☆☆
202260.3494 of 176272.0%★★★★☆
202140.41017 of 174341.7%★★☆☆☆
201966.6389 of 171477.3%★★★★☆
201865.1402 of 169176.2%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202649.3853 of 193756.0%★★★☆☆
202550.6548 of 151363.8%★★★☆☆
202439.01069 of 188443.3%★★☆☆☆
202349.7805 of 189757.6%★★★☆☆
202248.3823 of 184755.4%★★★☆☆
202128.31397 of 184824.4%★☆☆☆☆
201962.6447 of 181875.4%★★★★☆
201861.9431 of 179476.0%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202660.1633 of 195467.6%★★★☆☆
202558.5487 of 151567.9%★★★☆☆
202441.9992 of 189147.5%★★☆☆☆
202350.3850 of 191355.6%★★★☆☆
202263.9484 of 185373.9%★★★★☆
202147.5879 of 184052.2%★★★☆☆
201962.7519 of 182471.5%★★★★☆
201865.9437 of 180375.8%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202641.6424 of 71340.5%★★☆☆☆
202544.3320 of 59846.5%★★☆☆☆
202414.9648 of 73111.4%★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202653.8516 of 158167.4%★★★☆☆
202549.2531 of 129959.1%★★★☆☆
202440.8876 of 154843.4%★★☆☆☆
202354.7488 of 147867.0%★★★☆☆
202238.6818 of 141842.3%★★☆☆☆
202129.51054 of 138223.7%★☆☆☆☆
201939.4779 of 135742.6%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202668.4355 of 158477.6%★★★★☆
202575.6152 of 129488.3%★★★★☆
202467.3338 of 155678.3%★★★★☆
202386.871 of 157695.5%★★★★★
202273.2256 of 152583.2%★★★★☆
202153.6659 of 151056.4%★★★☆☆
201995.02 of 152699.9%★★★★★
201864.5428 of 153972.2%★★★★☆
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)
Elementary school
White (2026)78th percentile+18 vs school
Female (2026)64th percentile+5 vs school
Male (2026)56th percentile-3 vs school
Special Education (2026)56th percentile-4 vs school
African American (2018)50th percentile
Hispanic (2026)48th percentile-11 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)32nd percentile-27 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)28th percentile-31 vs school
At Risk (2022)19th percentile-29 vs school
English Language Learner (2025)5th percentile-47 vs school
Middle school
White (2026)81st percentile+22 vs school
Special Education (2026)71st percentile+12 vs school
Hispanic (2026)62nd percentile+3 vs school
Female (2026)61st percentile~ school
At Risk (2022)57th percentile-16 vs school
Male (2026)55th percentile-4 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile-16 vs school
English Language Learner (2026)35th percentile-24 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)32nd percentile-27 vs school
High school
African American (2026)82nd percentile+18 vs school
White (2026)78th percentile+14 vs school
Male (2026)68th percentile+4 vs school
Special Education (2026)67th percentile+3 vs school
Hispanic (2026)66th percentile~ school
At Risk (2022)57th percentile-7 vs school
Female (2026)57th percentile-7 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile-8 vs school
Multi-racial (2026)41st percentile-23 vs school
English Language Learner (2026)37th percentile-27 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)21st percentile-43 vs school
By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?
Biology82%+12 vs state
English II Reading71%+11 vs state
English I Reading71%+16 vs state
Reading62%+8 vs state
U.S. History62%-8 vs state
Algebra I44%-10 vs state
Mathematics36%-7 vs state

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