Serving 94 students in grades 10-12, Stevens Alternate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
30%
12%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stevens Alternate High School?
The graduation rate of Stevens Alternate High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stevens Alternate High School?
94 students attend Stevens Alternate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Stevens Alternate High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevens Alternate High School?
Stevens Alternate High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stevens Alternate High School offer ?
Stevens Alternate High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Stevens Alternate High School part of?
Stevens Alternate High School is part of East Hartford School District.
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