Alternative Learning Center serves 94 students in grades 6-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
98%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
94 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alternative Learning Center students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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