Schwarz Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Schwarz Alternative School serves 40 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
40 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
20-29%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Schwarz Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
20-29%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schwarz Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Schwarz Alternative School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Schwarz Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.00
(11-12)
<50%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of Schwarz Alternative School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Schwarz Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Schwarz Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schwarz Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Schwarz Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Schwarz Alternative School?
40 students attend Schwarz Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Schwarz Alternative School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schwarz Alternative School?
Schwarz Alternative School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schwarz Alternative School offer ?
Schwarz Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Schwarz Alternative School part of?
Schwarz Alternative School is part of Recovery School District-Lde.

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