Alternative Learning Center
Austin, TX · Austin ISD
Alternative school · Grades 6-12 · City, large
1,584th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 5%
4900 GONZALES ST, Austin, TX 78702
(512)414-2554NCES ID 480894009076Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Alternative Learning Center 1,584th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 5% of high schools statewide.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 15 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 97 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2001, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.7% | 79.4% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Black | 20.7% | 15.5% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 8.1% | 3.1% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2001. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $567K in zip 78702 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Alternative Learning Center in?
Alternative Learning Center is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Alternative Learning Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alternative Learning Center 1,584th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Alternative Learning Center?
Hispanic 79%, Black 16%, White 3%, Asian 1% (97 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alternative Learning Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78702 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.