Alternative Center For Education serves 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
81%
41%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Center For Education?
The graduation rate of Alternative Center For Education is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Alternative Center For Education?
83 students attend Alternative Center For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alternative Center For Education students are Black, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Center For Education?
Alternative Center For Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Center For Education offer ?
Alternative Center For Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alternative Center For Education part of?
Alternative Center For Education is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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