Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Central Southwest Alternative High School's student population of 97 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Southwest Alternative High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Southwest Alternative High School's ranking?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is ranked #968 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Southwest Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Central Southwest Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School?
97 students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Southwest Alternative High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Central Southwest Alternative High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Southwest Alternative High School offer ?
Central Southwest Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Central Southwest Alternative High School part of?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is part of Office Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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