Enrollment
12
High
DISTRICT 264 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARION ISD·NCES 482910013401
Marion Alternative Center
211 W OTTO ST, MARION, TX 78124 · (830) 904-2803 · Guadalupe County
GRADES 06–11HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
9 students
DISTRICT 45% · 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 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 25% |
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 Marion Alternative Center ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Guadalupe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12 | #1,883 of 2,107 | #11 of 11 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
+9 (+300%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 75% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1.2 | 8.2:1 | 60% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 10 | N/A | N/A | 70% (7) |
| 2020-21 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marion Alternative Center.
About Marion Alternative Center
Marion Alternative Center is a small high school in MARION, Texas, under MARION ISD. It serves 12 students in grades 6 through 11. The average among high schools in Texas is roughly 796 students; this school is 98% smaller than that.
MARION ISD counts 1,709 students in its 5 schools, and Marion Alternative Center is one of them.
At 67%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Marion Alternative Center combined. After that, the student body is 25% White and 8% Black. Among all residents of Guadalupe County, the Hispanic share is about 39%.
A ratio of 12.0:1 comes from the school's 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. For comparison, high schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 75% in 2024-25. Among public schools in Guadalupe County, the average eligibility rate is 45%.
Federal survey data for Guadalupe County show that median household income is about $92,375, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Marion Alternative Center is among the 49 public schools in Guadalupe County.
Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus is the public school closest to Marion Alternative Center, less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 5 other public schools.
Marion Alternative Center is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 3 to 12. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Marion Alternative Center. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Guadalupe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
183,642
Census ACS
Median income
$92,375
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
30,977 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARION ISD
- Marion High SchoolHigh · 516 students
- Norma Krueger El-PrimaryElementary · 398 students
- Marion Middle SchoolMiddle · 396 students
- Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer CampusElementary · 387 students
Other schools in MARION
- Marion High SchoolHigh · 516 students
- Norma Krueger El-PrimaryElementary · 398 students
- Marion Middle SchoolMiddle · 396 students
- Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer CampusElementary · 387 students
Nearby schools
- Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus0.0 mi · 387
- Marion High School0.1 mi · 516
- Norma Krueger El-Primary0.2 mi · 398
- Marion Middle School0.2 mi · 396
- Byron P Steele II High School4.5 mi · 2,793
- Long Creek High School5.1 mi · 813
Frequently asked questions
About Marion Alternative CenterHow many students attend Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center enrolls approximately 12 students in grades 06-11.
What grades does Marion Alternative Center serve?
Marion Alternative Center serves grades 06-11.
How many students per teacher at Marion Alternative Center?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at Marion Alternative Center.
How diverse is Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center reports a student body of 25% White, 67% Hispanic, 8% Black.
Who oversees Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center is overseen by MARION ISD in Guadalupe County.
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