Holyoke Alternative Program serves 88 students in grades 1-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
87%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
8%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Holyoke Alternative Program?
88 students attend Holyoke Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Holyoke Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holyoke Alternative Program?
Holyoke Alternative Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holyoke Alternative Program offer ?
Holyoke Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Holyoke Alternative Program part of?
Holyoke Alternative Program is part of Holyoke School District.
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