Enrollment
2
High
DISTRICT 218 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALBA-GOLDEN ISD·NCES 480765007158
Alter School
1373 CR 2377, ALBA, TX 75410 · (903) 768-2472 · Wood County
GRADES 06–11HIGH42-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL2 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
2.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 50% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 50% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Alter School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Wood County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2 | #2,005 of 2,107 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0.9 | 2.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 0.5 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 1 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 10 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alter School.
Since 2017-18: students down 33% (3 to 2); teachers down 11% (1 to 0.9).
About Alter School
Alter School is a high school located in ALBA, Texas, in Wood County. It enrolled 2 students in grades 6 through 11 for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, high schools in Texas average about 796 students each.
ALBA-GOLDEN ISD has 3 schools and 818 students, and Alter School is one of those schools.
White students are the largest group at Alter School, with 50% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 50% Hispanic. Wood County as a whole is about 82% White, so the school's share is lower.
Federal staffing data show 0.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at Alter School and a ratio of 2.3:1. The average ratio among high schools in Texas is 15.1:1, higher than at this school.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Wood County show that median household income is about $60,300, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 18 public schools in Wood County, with a combined enrollment of about 6,349.
Nearest public school: Alba-Golden Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
Alter School falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Wood County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,961
Census ACS
Median income
$60,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
6,349 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALBA-GOLDEN ISD
- Alba-Golden High SchoolHigh · 433 students
- Alba-Golden Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
Other schools in ALBA
- Alba-Golden High SchoolHigh · 433 students
- Alba-Golden Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
Other Alter schools
One other US public school is named Alter. Alter School is the largest of the 2.
- Alter SchoolPORT NECHES, TX · 2 students
Nearby schools
- Alba-Golden Elementary School0.0 mi · 383
- Alba-Golden High School0.0 mi · 433
- Mineola Intermediate School7.5 mi · 252
- Mineola Middle School7.5 mi · 388
- Mineola High School7.8 mi · 492
- Mineola Primary School8.1 mi · 621
Frequently asked questions
About Alter SchoolHow large is Alter School?
Alter School enrolls approximately 2 students in grades 06-11.
What grades does Alter School serve?
Alter School serves grades 06-11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alter School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alter School is approximately 2.3:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Alter School?
Student demographics at Alter School are roughly 50% White, 50% Hispanic.
Who oversees Alter School?
Alter School is overseen by ALBA-GOLDEN ISD in Wood County.
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