Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
133 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(09-10)
21-39%
77%
(09-10)
21-39%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
3%
1%
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Asian
(09-10)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Alternative High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
74%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
2%
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
66%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Alternative High School?
133 students attend Central Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Central Alternative High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Central Alternative High School offer ?
Central Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Alternative High School part of?
Central Alternative High School is part of Dubuque Community School District.

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