Alt School serves 3 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 67%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Alt School's student population of 3 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alt School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
33%
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
63%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% NV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alt School?
The graduation rate of Alt School is 20%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 63%.
How many students attend Alt School?
3 students attend Alt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alt School students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Alt School offer ?
Alt School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Alt School part of?
Alt School is part of Douglas County School District.
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