The Alternative Learning Institute (Closed 2013)

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

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of The Alternative Learning Institute by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
≤20%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≤20%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Alternative Learning Institute and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Alternative Learning Institute.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of The Alternative Learning Institute and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
(11-12)
≤10%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Alternative Learning Institute and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Alternative Learning Institute and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
9%
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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