Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) (Closed 2014)

Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) serves 9 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
9 students
This chart displays total students of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
<50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
22%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
78%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.)?
The graduation rate of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.)?
9 students attend Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) students are White, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.)?
Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) offer ?
Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) part of?
Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) is part of Leon School District.

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