Serving 149 students in grades 1-12, Tangipahoa Alternative Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
78%
42%
White
21%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤10%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tangipahoa Alternative Programs?
The graduation rate of Tangipahoa Alternative Programs is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Tangipahoa Alternative Programs?
149 students attend Tangipahoa Alternative Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tangipahoa Alternative Programs students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tangipahoa Alternative Programs?
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tangipahoa Alternative Programs offer ?
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Tangipahoa Alternative Programs part of?
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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