Venture Alter High School

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Venture Alter High School is a public high school located in Arlington, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 630. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Venture Alter High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools, with a statewide ranking between 1605 and 1897 out of 1987 schools in the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations. Venture Alter High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 64.7% and 75.0% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 6.6% to 15.9% during the same period, much higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Arlington High School, Sam Houston High School, and Seguin High School, Venture Alter High School's academic performance and other key metrics are significantly lower. Even when compared to other high-poverty schools in the area, such as Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie, Venture Alter High School still underperforms on most measures. The only nearby school that outperforms Venture Alter High School is Arlington Collegiate High School, a public charter school that specializes in early college programs and has exceptional academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 600 SE Green Oaks Blvd
       Arlington, TX  76018


(682) 867-6400

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1897th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,727 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
African American:
20.8%
White:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Venture Alter High School ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Venture Alter High School ranks worse than 95.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Venture Alter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Venture Alter High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.1%), African American (20.8%), White (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venture Alter High School is 9.7, which is the 2nd best among 9 high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Venture Alter High School employs 64.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venture Alter High School is $16,727, which is the 2nd highest among 9 high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Venture Alter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Venture Alter High School 2316th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Venture Alter High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Venture Alter High School 1897th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Venture Alter High School in the ranking list.)

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Venture Alter High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.81 2285th 2330 1.9%
2024 5.83 2316th 2361 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.39 1684th 1720 2.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.62 2219th 2251 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.30 2219th 2241 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.97 2195th 2245 2.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.43 2092nd 2116 1.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Venture Alter High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.59 1137th 1427 20.3%
2005 17.05 1290th 1429 9.7%
2006 21.00 1248th 1430 12.7%
2007 21.87 1304th 1497 12.9%
2008 27.45 1286th 1510 14.8%
2009 38.46 1201st 1539 22.0%
2010 31.82 1334th 1568 14.9%
2011 29.99 1442nd 1672 13.8%
2013 18.19 1447th 1652 12.4%
2014 6.89 1623rd 1734 6.4%
2015 2.62 1677th 1743 3.8%
2016 2.63 1694th 1762 3.9%
2017 9.73 1586th 1777 10.7%
2018 7.72 1645th 1797 8.5%
2019 10.41 1662nd 1857 10.5%
2021 15.20 1605th 1861 13.8%
2022 14.80 1618th 1876 13.8%
2023 5.01 1851st 1961 5.6%
2024 4.40 1897th 1987 4.5%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.56 188th 588 68.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.34 745th 1113 33.1%
2019 31.22 788th 1136 30.6%
2021 20.75 1048th 1195 12.3%
2022 18.66 1122nd 1278 12.2%
2023 9.42 1319th 1371 3.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.53 103rd 1347 92.4%
2019 60.04 343rd 1357 74.7%
2023 81.71 124th 1478 91.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.83 1682nd 1794 6.2%
2019 11.51 1674th 1818 7.9%
2021 17.93 1584th 1848 14.3%
2022 17.19 1600th 1847 13.4%
2023 5.44 1803rd 1897 5.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.37 1692nd 1781 5.0%
2019 6.56 1692nd 1798 5.9%
2021 14.65 1578th 1815 13.1%
2022 13.21 1612th 1841 12.4%
2023 3.50 1803rd 1891 4.7%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.70 287th 1177 75.6%
2022 70.06 314th 1172 73.2%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.89 1594th 1784 10.7%
2019 24.07 1522nd 1810 15.9%
2021 36.03 1132nd 1829 38.1%
2022 24.18 1481st 1837 19.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.37 1653rd 1803 8.3%
2019 14.39 1630th 1824 10.6%
2021 22.60 1445th 1840 21.5%
2022 17.01 1566th 1853 15.5%
2023 6.71 1783rd 1913 6.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.43 512th 525 2.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.06 944th 1013 6.8%
2019 15.73 899th 1024 12.2%
2021 14.59 903rd 1020 11.5%
2022 25.59 769th 1031 25.4%
2023 10.01 991st 1069 7.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.62 1580th 1691 6.6%
2019 7.96 1612th 1714 6.0%
2021 18.22 1477th 1743 15.3%
2022 9.03 1632nd 1762 7.4%
2023 4.88 1732nd 1820 4.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Venture Alter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.68 1326th 1539 13.8%
2019 22.12 1286th 1526 15.7%
2021 15.60 1322nd 1510 12.5%
2022 27.61 1177th 1525 22.8%
2023 4.14 1497th 1576 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Venture Alter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 210 97 6 85 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 210 97 6 85 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 249 86 8 61 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1998 203 69 8 79 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 188 54 9 74 2 n/a n/a 0 327
2000 229 95 10 87 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 152 88 7 64 3 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 157 88 7 74 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2003 157 88 7 74 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2004 163 70 2 81 3 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 152 66 8 95 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 142 58 7 76 3 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 174 93 5 84 2 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 171 92 6 110 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 193 90 11 125 6 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 139 91 5 124 5 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 121 89 2 142 2 0 4 0 360
2012 124 100 8 125 1 0 7 0 365
2013 87 72 3 115 2 0 7 0 286
2014 109 88 4 121 1 0 3 0 326
2015 93 77 3 117 1 0 5 0 296
2016 76 88 6 135 1 0 8 0 314
2017 60 68 4 114 1 0 5 0 252
2018 61 68 3 138 0 2 11 0 283
2019 72 91 5 150 1 2 8 0 329
2020 72 85 7 152 1 0 11 0 328
2021 48 59 10 121 1 1 9 0 249
2022 57 91 4 153 0 0 12 0 317
2023 84 131 19 385 1 1 9 0 630

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Venture Alter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 400 25.0 16.0 12.5
1996 400 25.0 16.0 12.5
1997 407 27.9 14.6 10.6
1998 359 28.2 12.7 12.8
1999 327 28.6 11.4 19.6
2000 424 31.4 13.5 17.7
2001 314 31.5 10.0 21.7
2002 327 31.4 10.4 19.6
2003 327 31.4 10.4 19.6
2004 319 31.1 10.3 27.3
2005 322 30.1 10.7 23.6
2006 286 28.8 9.9 35.7
2007 358 36.3 9.9 31.3
2008 384 40.1 9.6 27.6
2009 425 39.8 10.7 28.5
2010 364 40.9 8.9 47.8
2011 360 40.0 9.0 46.9
2012 365 39.0 9.3 53.2
2013 286 38.0 7.5 60.8
2014 326 35.0 9.3 57.4
2015 296 35.0 8.4 57.4
2016 314 33.0 9.5 66.2
2017 252 33.0 7.6 69.8
2018 283 31.9 8.8 60.1
2019 329 33.9 9.6 67.5
2020 328 33.9 9.6 65.2
2021 249 33.9 7.3 79.5
2022 317 33.0 9.6 77.9
2023 630 64.5 9.7 82.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Venture Alter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 400 25.0 16.0 12.5
1996 400 25.0 16.0 12.5
1997 407 27.9 14.6 10.6
1998 359 28.2 12.7 12.8
1999 327 28.6 11.4 19.6
2000 424 31.4 13.5 17.7
2001 314 31.5 10.0 21.7
2002 327 31.4 10.4 19.6
2003 327 31.4 10.4 19.6
2004 319 31.1 10.3 27.3
2005 322 30.1 10.7 23.6
2006 286 28.8 9.9 35.7
2007 358 36.3 9.9 31.3
2008 384 40.1 9.6 27.6
2009 425 39.8 10.7 28.5
2010 364 40.9 8.9 47.8
2011 360 40.0 9.0 46.9
2012 365 39.0 9.3 53.2
2013 286 38.0 7.5 60.8
2014 326 35.0 9.3 57.4
2015 296 35.0 8.4 57.4
2016 314 33.0 9.5 66.2
2017 252 33.0 7.6 69.8
2018 283 31.9 8.8 60.1
2019 329 33.9 9.6 67.5
2020 328 33.9 9.6 65.2
2021 249 33.9 7.3 79.5
2022 317 33.0 9.6 77.9
2023 630 64.5 9.7 82.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Venture Alter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $754 (5.1%) $14,041 (94.9%) $14,795
2020 $748 (5.6%) $12,574 (94.4%) $13,322
2021 $514 (3.1%) $16,213 (96.9%) $16,727

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Venture Alter High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1662nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1851st of 1961 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Venture Alter High School)1310
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6034
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Venture Alter High School)222
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6048
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Venture Alter High School)119
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4444
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Venture Alter High School)1317
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4747
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Venture Alter High School)5441
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))7367
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329630
 91.5%
African American91131
 44%
American Indian11
Asian519
 280%
Hispanic150385
 156.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White7284
 16.7%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%82.5%
 15.1%


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Students at Venture Alter High School are 61% Hispanic, 21% African American, 13% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Venture Alter High School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Venture Alter High School.


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