Alternative Center For Education serves 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
81%
42%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Center For Education?
The graduation rate of Alternative Center For Education is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Alternative Center For Education?
83 students attend Alternative Center For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alternative Center For Education students are Black, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Center For Education?
Alternative Center For Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Center For Education offer ?
Alternative Center For Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alternative Center For Education part of?
Alternative Center For Education is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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