EDNA ALTERNATIVE

www.ednaisd.org

41 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edna Alternative, located in Edna, Texas, operates as part of the Edna Independent School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from an environment different from the traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on providing targeted academic support and behavioral guidance. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized curriculum, the institution aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, improve attendance, and successfully fulfill their graduation requirements in a structured, focused atmosphere.

As an extension of the district's commitment to student success, Edna Alternative prioritizes the development of essential academic skills while fostering a supportive culture for its student body. The school works closely with the main district administration to ensure that its pedagogical approach remains aligned with state standards and district goals. For parents and community members, the school represents a vital resource for students needing a tailored educational path to achieve their personal and professional milestones.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDNA ALTERNATIVE
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Two or More	1

Hispanic
24 (58.5 %)
White
11 (26.8 %)
Black
5 (12.2 %)
Two or More
1 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EDNA ISD
Phone:	(361)782-9051
Website:	http://www.ednaisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 22