Randolph County Alternative Center

1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Randolph County Alternative Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Randolph County Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Randolph County Alternative Center's student population of 9 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Randolph County Alternative Center ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Randolph County Alternative Center is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#100 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Randolph County Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Randolph County Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Randolph County Alternative Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
33%
4%
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White
56%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Randolph County Alternative Center and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Randolph County Alternative Center and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Randolph County Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
30%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Randolph County Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Randolph County Alternative Center's ranking?
Randolph County Alternative Center is ranked #100 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Randolph County Alternative Center?
9 students attend Randolph County Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Randolph County Alternative Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randolph County Alternative Center?
Randolph County Alternative Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Randolph County Alternative Center offer ?
Randolph County Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Randolph County Alternative Center part of?
Randolph County Alternative Center is part of Randolph County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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