Edna Alternative

Summary:

Edna Alternative is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Edna Independent School District in Edna, Texas, with a diverse student population of just 41 students.

Despite its small size, Edna Alternative faces significant challenges. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, placing it in the bottom 15% statewide. Its academic performance, as measured by STAAR end-of-course exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state and district averages, with 0% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 34.55% for the Edna ISD and 44.73% for the state. Additionally, while Edna Alternative's four-year graduation rate has improved, it still lags behind the 98.9% rate at the larger Edna High School. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 85.37% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other nearby high schools, Edna Alternative's performance is mixed. While it outperforms the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center, which serves a high-risk student population, it lags behind the performance of Louise High School, another small rural high school. Edna Alternative's persistent low performance suggests that targeted interventions and support, both academic and social-emotional, may be necessary to help its students overcome the barriers they face and improve their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

112 W Ash
Edna, TX 77957

(361) 782-9051

District: Edna Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1601^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,943

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 27

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.9%

White:

37.0%

African American:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edna Alternative ranks worse than 80.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edna Alternative who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.9%), White (37%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edna Alternative is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Edna Alternative employs 2.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edna Alternative is $10,943.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edna Alternative:

SchoolDigger ranks Edna Alternative 1601^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Edna Alternative in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Edna Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Edna Independent School District (Isd) 477^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edna Alternative

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Rank History for all students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2017	2.27	1774^th	1777	0.2%
2018	2.06	1794^th	1797	0.2%
2019	6.34	1720^th	1857	7.4%
2021	6.12	1759^th	1861	5.5%
2022	1.57	1871^st	1876	0.3%
2023	8.23	1783^rd	1961	9.1%
2024	21.15	1601^st	1987	19.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.70	1195^th	1418	15.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.25	1786^th	1794	0.4%
2019	7.76	1709^th	1818	6.0%
2021	9.26	1733^rd	1848	6.2%
2022	1.33	1844^th	1847	0.2%
2023	2.27	1880^th	1897	0.9%
2024	27.65	1404^th	1883	25.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	8.36	1659^th	1798	7.7%
2021	57.76	709^th	1815	60.9%
2022	5.17	1747^th	1841	5.1%
2023	0.92	1881^st	1891	0.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	6.34	1780^th	1784	0.2%
2019	20.24	1609^th	1810	11.1%
2021	12.56	1741^st	1829	4.8%
2022	7.48	1795^th	1837	2.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	2.94	1800^th	1803	0.2%
2019	9.71	1687^th	1824	7.5%
2021	0.79	1838^th	1840	0.1%
2022	1.39	1848^th	1853	0.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.16	1679^th	1691	0.7%
2019	10.68	1583^rd	1714	7.6%
2021	6.05	1658^th	1743	4.9%
2022	1.50	1757^th	1762	0.3%
2023	23.12	1437^th	1820	21.0%
2024	1.00	1803^rd	1804	0.1%

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Rank History for White students at Edna Alternative

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.00	1575^th	1576	0.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Edna Alternative

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	6	8	13	1	0	28
2016	5	5	8	1	0	19
2017	2	5	6	0	0	13
2018	8	3	9	0	0	20
2019	6	6	17	0	1	30
2020	6	5	20	0	0	31
2021	5	4	16	0	0	25
2022	10	10	23	0	3	46
2023	11	5	24	0	1	41
2024	10	3	14	0	0	27

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edna Alternative

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	28	1.0	28.0	71.4
2016	19	1.0	19.0	84.2
2017	13	1.6	8.0	76.9
2018	20	2.0	10.0	75
2019	30	2.6	11.2	76.7
2020	31	0.9	32.9	67.7
2021	25	1.4	17.2	76
2022	46	2.4	19.0	67.4
2023	41	2.4	16.9	85.4
2024	27	2.4	11.2	88.9

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 Edna Alternative

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	28	1.0	28.0	71.4
2016	19	1.0	19.0	84.2
2017	13	1.6	8.0	76.9
2018	20	2.0	10.0	75
2019	30	2.6	11.2	76.7
2020	31	0.9	32.9	67.7
2021	25	1.4	17.2	76
2022	46	2.4	19.0	67.4
2023	41	2.4	16.9	85.4
2024	27	2.4	11.2	88.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edna Alternative

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,315 (23.1%)	$7,718 (76.9%)	$10,033
2020	$2,454 (21.7%)	$8,880 (78.3%)	$11,334
2021	$2,552 (23.3%)	$8,390 (76.7%)	$10,943

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edna Alternative

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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1720^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1783^rd of 1961 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Edna Alternative)	0	0
End of Course Biology (Edna Independent School District (Isd))	69	66	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Edna Alternative)	23	15	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Edna Independent School District (Isd))	51	58	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	57	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Edna Alternative)	25	23	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Edna Independent School District (Isd))	59	64	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	30	41	36.7%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	24	41.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	11	83.3%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	85.4%	8.7%

Schools Near Edna Alternative

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edna Alternative	Public	9-12	112 W Ash	Edna	77957	Jackson County	Edna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 782-9051	27	2	11.2	88.9%	10 (37.0%)	3 (11.1%)	14 (51.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	1601^st of 1987 public high schools	19.4%		8.2	1783^rd of 1961 public high schools	9.1%	182	0.0		40.0	33.3	57.1					$10,943	$2,552	$8,390
Edna High School	Public	9-12	1303 W Gayle	Edna	77957	Jackson County	Edna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 782-5255	432	39	11.0	60.9%	144 (33.3%)	69 (16.0%)	201 (46.5%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	53.5	851^st of 1987 public high schools	57.2%		58.1	715^th of 1961 public high schools	63.5%	136	35.6	60.6	58.2	63.2	72.7					$13,374	$1,386	$11,987
Ganado High School	Public	9-12	501 W Devers	Ganado	77962	Jackson County	Ganado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 771-4300	216	21	10.3	59.3%	84 (38.9%)	5 (2.3%)	123 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	47.4	996^th of 1987 public high schools	49.9%		39	1197^th of 1961 public high schools	39.0%	201	54.9	45.2	63.6	50.0	64.6					$13,255	$724	$12,531
Industrial High School	Public	9-12	187 Fifth St	Vanderbilt	77991	Jackson County	Industrial Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 284-3226	343	34	10.1	32.4%	229 (66.8%)	3 (0.9%)	105 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	80.4	203^rd of 1987 public high schools	89.8%		79.2	222^nd of 1961 public high schools	88.7%	19	70.4	81.5	80.0	76.8	81.8					$13,172	$924	$12,247
Louise High School	Public	9-12	408 Second St	Louise	77455	Wharton County	Louise Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 648-2202	156	17	9.2	62.8%	59 (37.8%)	7 (4.5%)	90 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.7	894^th of 1987 public high schools	55.0%		56	768^th of 1961 public high schools	60.8%	126	24.0	37.9	48.7	84.2	76.3					$16,649	$1,051	$15,598
Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	97 Foster Field Dr	Victoria	77904	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 575-0399	39	6	6.5	89.7%	15 (38.5%)	7 (17.9%)	17 (43.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	1760^th of 1987 public high schools	11.4%		33.2	1321^st of 1961 public high schools	32.6%	439	0.0	9.1	31.3	40.0		50.0	14.3	12.5	12.5	$22,621	$4,195	$18,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Edna Alternative

Is Edna Alternative a good school?

Edna Alternative ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Edna Alternative?

In the 2023-24 school year, 27 students attended Edna Alternative.

What district is Edna Alternative in?

Edna Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Edna Alternative?

Students at Edna Alternative are 52% Hispanic, 37% White, 11% African American.

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