Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School serves 94 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
94 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alternative School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
88%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative School?
94 students attend Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alternative School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative School?
Alternative School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative School offer ?
Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alternative School part of?
Alternative School is part of Keokuk Community School District.

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