Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2023)

380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Alternative Learning Center West serves 39 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
39 students
This chart displays total students of Alternative Learning Center West by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(10-11)
20-29%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
11-19%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center West and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
7%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Learning Center West and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
79%
This chart displays graduation rate of Alternative Learning Center West and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Learning Center West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Learning Center West?
The graduation rate of Alternative Learning Center West is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center West?
39 students attend Alternative Learning Center West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alternative Learning Center West students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center West?
Alternative Learning Center West has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center West offer ?
Alternative Learning Center West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center West part of?
Alternative Learning Center West is part of Lee School District.

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