Original Research by School Decision on Pride Alter Sch
PRIDE Alternative School is a small alternative high school serving juniors and seniors in Huntington, Texas, operated by Huntington ISD. The school enrolls a very small cohort and serves students for whom a traditional high school environment is not the right fit.
Academic performance data shows a mixed profile. The school reported most students reaching the "approaches grade level" threshold across all subjects tested, with science proficiency notably higher than English language arts. In ELA, fewer students met or mastered grade-level standards, which a parent may want to explore further with the school directly. Science proficiency at the approaches level was substantially higher. No students scored at the "masters" level across any subject, and overall proficiency on the "meets" standard sat at a more limited share. Social studies results were suppressed, likely due to the small enrollment. Only the most recent year of state testing data is available, so trend information is not yet present.
The enrollment is extremely small, with a handful of students split between the two grade levels. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with very limited racial and ethnic diversity. Data on special education enrollment and English learner status were not available.
Alternative schools operate outside the traditional comprehensive high school model and typically serve students who have struggled academically, faced discipline issues, or need a more personalized or flexible schedule. PRIDE's very small size means individualized attention and a close-knit peer environment, which appeals to some families but may limit course breadth, elective offerings, or social variety compared to a standard high school. Parents considering this school should ask directly about its curriculum scope, graduation pathway, work-study or early college options if available, and how it prepares students for post-secondary transitions, since those programs are often central to alternative school design.
Huntington is a small, rural East Texas community of modest size in Angelina County, with a family-oriented, low-density character dominated by residential blocks, ranches, and pine forest. Most residents rent rather than own, and employment ties historically to farming, lumber, and now retail and health care. The town is close to Lake Sam Rayburn and about a short drive from Lufkin, the county seat. Housing costs in the area are below the state and national median, and recent growth has been modest. The broader Huntington ISD earned an "A" accountability rating from Texas Education Agency for 2024-2025 and reported a high four-year graduation rate above the state average, which reflects stable district performance.
Parents choosing an alternative school pathway should view PRIDE as a distinct option suited to students who need a smaller environment and different structure than a conventional high school, and should verify with school staff what diploma and career-prep opportunities are built into the model.
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