Dc Alternative Learning Academywest serves 41 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
93%
64%
White
2%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dc Alternative Learning Academywest?
41 students attend Dc Alternative Learning Academywest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dc Alternative Learning Academywest students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dc Alternative Learning Academywest?
Dc Alternative Learning Academywest has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dc Alternative Learning Academywest offer ?
Dc Alternative Learning Academywest offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dc Alternative Learning Academywest part of?
Dc Alternative Learning Academywest is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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