The Alternative Learning Institute serves 106 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
42%
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
97%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
9%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Alternative Learning Institute?
The graduation rate of The Alternative Learning Institute is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend The Alternative Learning Institute?
106 students attend The Alternative Learning Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of The Alternative Learning Institute students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alternative Learning Institute?
The Alternative Learning Institute has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Alternative Learning Institute offer ?
The Alternative Learning Institute offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is The Alternative Learning Institute part of?
The Alternative Learning Institute is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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