Serving 126 students in grades 7-12, Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School's student population of 126 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
42%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School's ranking?
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School is ranked #1654 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School?
126 students attend Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School?
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School offer ?
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School part of?
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School is part of Logansport Community Sch Corp School District.
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