Alpha Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alpha Alternative High School in Crossett, Arkansas, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 20 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, consistent over the past seven years.
Graduation rates at this Crossett public high school have fluctuated, reaching 90% in 2023, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88% and the district average of 82%.
Math proficiency at Alpha Alternative High School was 35% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 21%, showing a decline from a peak of 80% in 2014.
Reading proficiency is 16%, substantially lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 23%, with a downward trend from 86% in 2012 to recent lows.
Science proficiency stands at 21% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 36% but slightly above the district average of 20%.
The student body consists of 45% Black and 55% White students, with 40% eligible for free lunch and 25% qualifying for reduced–price lunch, percentages that have remained stable over recent years.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
45%
19%
White
55%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alpha Alternative High School?
20 students attend Alpha Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alpha Alternative High School students are White, and 45% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alpha Alternative High School?
Alpha Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alpha Alternative High School offer ?
Alpha Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alpha Alternative High School part of?
Alpha Alternative High School is part of Crossett School District.

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