Holyoke Alternative School serves 22 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holyoke Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Holyoke Alternative School's student population of 22 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Holyoke Alternative School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Holyoke Alternative School?
22 students attend Holyoke Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Holyoke Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 36% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holyoke Alternative School?
Holyoke Alternative School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holyoke Alternative School offer ?
Holyoke Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holyoke Alternative School part of?
Holyoke Alternative School is part of Holyoke School District No. Re-1j.
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