ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
ALTERNATIVE H S is a public high school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 128 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 23 teachers, ALTERNATIVE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the location and official designation provided, the school you are referring to is the **Northside Alternative High School**, a specialized campus within the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas.
Northside Alternative High School serves as an educational setting designed for students who require an environment different from that of a traditional comprehensive high school. The program focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere to help students address academic or behavioral challenges, get back on track for graduation, and achieve their high school diplomas. The curriculum aligns with district standards while often incorporating smaller class sizes and personalized interventions to better meet the unique needs of its student population.
The school operates with a mission to foster student success and personal growth, emphasizing credit recovery and social-emotional development. By offering an alternative pathway, the campus ensures that students who may struggle in a conventional setting have the resources, guidance, and academic flexibility necessary to complete their education and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
For more information, contact ALTERNATIVE H S at (210) 397-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78245-1102
(210) 397-7080
http://nisd.net
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 128 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NORTHSIDE ISD
- Total Students:
- 128
- Teachers:
- 23.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 128 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.8%
- White
- 11.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Female
- 26.6%
- Male
- 73.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.