Fall River Alternative High School (Closed 2009)

Fall River Alternative High School serves 110 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
20%
10%
White
59%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Fall River Alternative High School?
110 students attend Fall River Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fall River Alternative High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fall River Alternative High School?
Fall River Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fall River Alternative High School offer ?
Fall River Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fall River Alternative High School part of?
Fall River Alternative High School is part of Fall River School District.

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