Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (08-09)
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
36 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(08-09)1%
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(08-09)6%
4%
Black
(08-09)15%
18%
White
(08-09)78%
76%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
60%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alt. Resource Center?
300 students attend Alt. Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alt. Resource Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Alt. Resource Center offer ?
Alt. Resource Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alt. Resource Center part of?
Alt. Resource Center is part of St. Joseph School District.
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