Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Alternative Center For Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
32%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-49%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Center For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Alternative Center For Excellence is 40-49%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative Center For Excellence?
88 students attend Alternative Center For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Alternative Center For Excellence students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Center For Excellence?
Alternative Center For Excellence has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative Center For Excellence offer ?
Alternative Center For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative Center For Excellence part of?
Alternative Center For Excellence is part of Danbury School District.
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