Alternative Programs vs. Wheaton High School
Should you attend Alternative Programs or Wheaton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alternative Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Overview
Serving 1 students in grades 10, Alternative Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
Serving 2,599 students in grades 9-12, Wheaton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
10
9-12
Total Students
1 students
2,599 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
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158 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#409 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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50%
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Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
-
850
Grade 10 Students
1
701
Grade 11 Students
-
479
Grade 12 Students
-
569
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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11%
% Hispanic
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58%
% Black
100%
19%
% White
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10%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
Diversity Score
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0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%
