ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CTR-EAST

www.cfisd.net

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Alternative Learning Center (ALC) - East, located on Windfern Road in Houston, is a specialized campus within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional educational environment, the center focuses on providing academic instruction and behavioral support tailored to the specific needs of its student population. By offering an alternative setting, the school aims to help students maintain academic progress and stay on track for graduation while addressing the challenges that may have hindered their success in a conventional classroom.

Beyond core academics, the ALC - East emphasizes structured guidance and character development to foster student growth. The school functions as a critical component of the district’s comprehensive strategy to ensure all students have access to a quality education, regardless of the setting. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the staff works to help students develop the personal accountability and educational focus necessary to return to their home campuses or successfully transition into future career and college opportunities.

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Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Phone:	(281)897-4171
Website:	http://www.cfisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th