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ALIEF LEARNING CTR (6-12)

4427 BELLE PARK, HOUSTON, TX 77072ALIEF ISD
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 0612Non-Charter
138
Students
Total enrolled
$15,230
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
6% vs nat'l
5.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
68% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
17% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 138 students in grades 06–12 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,230 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ALIEF LEARNING CTR (6-12) is a small high in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 06–12 with 138 students. The district invests $15,230 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 5.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ALIEF LEARNING CTR (6-12)

138
Total Students
5.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0612) are served by this school
Gender Distribution92 male · 46 female
67%
33%
Male 67%Female 33%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 124 students
Student Composition
57%
36%
Asian3%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black36%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480783008599

Academic Outcomes at ALIEF LEARNING CTR (6-12)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77072

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,230Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,230
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,701
Student Support$2,894
Administration$1,828
Operations$2,285
Other$1,523
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,230 spent per student, an estimated $6,747 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
35%
State government
39.8%
Local (property tax)
34.8%
Federal programs
25.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 5.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 90% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (281)983-8000
NCES ID: 480783008599
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
4427 BELLE PARK, HOUSTON, TX 77072
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.