Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2006)

Washington County Alternative School serves 29 students in grades 8-12. 
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
34%
14%
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White
66%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Washington County Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Washington County Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
School District Name
Washington County Alternative School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington County Alternative School?
29 students attend Washington County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Washington County Alternative School students are White, and 34% of students are Black.
What grades does Washington County Alternative School offer ?
Washington County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Washington County Alternative School part of?
Washington County Alternative School is part of Washington County Alternative School District.

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