J-s Alternative High School serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%

Black
8%
7%
White
84%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J-s Alternative High School?
13 students attend J-s Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J-s Alternative High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J-s Alternative High School?
J-s Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does J-s Alternative High School offer ?
J-s Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J-s Alternative High School part of?
J-s Alternative High School is part of Greene County Community School District.
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