Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)

Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center serves 70 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Black
97%
32%
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White
3%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center?
70 students attend Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center part of?
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.

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