Desoto Alternative Center serves 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desoto Alternative Center?
39 students attend Desoto Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Desoto Alternative Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Alternative Center?
Desoto Alternative Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desoto Alternative Center offer ?
Desoto Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Desoto Alternative Center part of?
Desoto Alternative Center is part of Desoto School District.
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