Alpha Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alpha Alternative High School serves 20 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alpha Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
45%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alpha Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alpha Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Alpha Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alpha Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alpha Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alpha Alternative High School?
20 students attend Alpha Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alpha Alternative High School students are White, and 45% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Alternative High School?
Alpha Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alpha Alternative High School offer ?
Alpha Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alpha Alternative High School part of?
Alpha Alternative High School is part of Crossett School District.

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