Calcasieu Parish Alternative School serves 120 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Calcasieu Parish Alternative School?
120 students attend Calcasieu Parish Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School?
Calcasieu Parish Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calcasieu Parish Alternative School offer ?
Calcasieu Parish Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Calcasieu Parish Alternative School part of?
Calcasieu Parish Alternative School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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