Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Bostrom Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bostrom Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bostrom Alternative Center's student population of 158 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bostrom Alternative Center is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bostrom Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Bostrom Alternative Center is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Bostrom Alternative Center?
158 students attend Bostrom Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bostrom Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bostrom Alternative Center offer ?
Bostrom Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bostrom Alternative Center part of?
Bostrom Alternative Center is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Bostrom Alternative Center located?
Bostrom Alternative Center is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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