Union Parish Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (17-18)
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)11%
6%
Black
(17-18)59%
44%
White
(17-18)29%
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)1%
2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
66%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Educating students that are not in the traditional classroom setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Parish Alternative Center?
140 students attend Union Parish Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Union Parish Alternative Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Union Parish Alternative Center offer ?
Union Parish Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Union Parish Alternative Center part of?
Union Parish Alternative Center is part of Union Parish School District.
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