Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)

Alternative Learning Center serves 149 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
149 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Black
34%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
149 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Alternative Learning Center students are White, 34% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Troy City School District.

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