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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

4900 GONZALES ST, AUSTIN, TX 78702 · (512) 414-2554 · Travis County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL113 STUDENTS
Enrollment
113
High
DISTRICT 938 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
90 students
DISTRICT 61% · 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
Grade 6
6
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
17
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
23
Grade 11
20
Grade 12
13
Student demographics
White
10%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
67%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 54%
Black
16%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 13%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
76%
Female
24%

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BeatsExpectations 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
113
+12 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 4.2:1
% White
10%
was 11%
% Hispanic
67%
was 74%
% Black
16%
was 13%
% Asian
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

Set in AUSTIN, Texas, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER is a very small 9-12 campus, part of AUSTIN ISD. It teaches 113 students across grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 86% below typical.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER is one of 123 schools operated by AUSTIN ISD, a district that instructs 72,272 students overall.

On the student-mix side, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER lists that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 67% of enrollment. The remainder breaks down as 16% Black, 10% White, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 33%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Around 80% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Travis County runs at roughly 54%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, census data for Travis County shows the typical household earns roughly $99,611 per year, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Travis County runs 333 public schools (combined enrollment of about 191,706 students), of which ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER is one.

The closest other public school is GOVALLE EL, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a city-core setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 12%: 101 students in 2018 compared to 113 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 74% to 67% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 4.2:1 in 2018 to 6.2:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Travis County at a glance

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Population
1,330,015
Census ACS
Median income
$99,611
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
333
191,706 students

Quick facts

School name
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
District
AUSTIN ISD
Address
4900 GONZALES ST, AUSTIN, TX 78702
Phone
(512) 414-2554
County
Travis County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
113
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
6.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
90 (80%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
480894009076
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
How many students attend ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER?
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 113 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER serve?
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER?
Approximately 6.2:1 students per teacher at ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER.
How diverse is ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER?
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER reports a student body of 10% White, 67% Hispanic, 16% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER in?
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER is part of AUSTIN ISD.
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