Alternative Education Center At Lofton serves 279 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
279 students

Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
16%
30%

Black
79%
16%

White
4%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
37%
13%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Education Center At Lofton?
279 students attend Alternative Education Center At Lofton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Alternative Education Center At Lofton students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alternative Education Center At Lofton offer ?
Alternative Education Center At Lofton offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative Education Center At Lofton part of?
Alternative Education Center At Lofton is part of Rochester City School District.
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