Mineral County Alternative Program serves 8 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WV)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral County Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mineral County Alternative Program's student population of 8 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Mineral County Alternative Program is 0.23, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
13%
4%

White
87%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
33%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mineral County Alternative Program?
8 students attend Mineral County Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mineral County Alternative Program students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral County Alternative Program?
Mineral County Alternative Program has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mineral County Alternative Program offer ?
Mineral County Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mineral County Alternative Program part of?
Mineral County Alternative Program is part of Mineral County Schools School District.
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