Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)

Buehrle Alternative Ed School serves 152 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
152 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
44%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buehrle Alternative Ed School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
33%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buehrle Alternative Ed School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
22%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buehrle Alternative Ed School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Buehrle Alternative Ed School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
20-29%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Buehrle Alternative Ed School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buehrle Alternative Ed School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buehrle Alternative Ed School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Buehrle Alternative Ed School?
The graduation rate of Buehrle Alternative Ed School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buehrle Alternative Ed School?
152 students attend Buehrle Alternative Ed School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Buehrle Alternative Ed School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Buehrle Alternative Ed School offer ?
Buehrle Alternative Ed School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Buehrle Alternative Ed School part of?
Buehrle Alternative Ed School is part of Lancaster School District.

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