Alternative High School (Closed 2021)

Alternative High School serves 13 students in grades 9-11. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
13 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
8%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
23%
Black
(15-16)
7%
13%
White
(15-16)
85%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative High School?
13 students attend Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Alternative High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative High School offer ?
Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Alternative High School part of?
Alternative High School is part of Ridgefield School District.

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