Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) serves 175 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)'s student population of 175 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
175 students attend Alief Learning Ctr (6-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) offer ?
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) part of?
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) located?
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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