Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
- Alternative Learning Center served 287 students in grades 6-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 13% |
| Black | 95% | 20% |
| White | 4% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Alternative Learning Center is Alternative Agencies (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Little Rock Alternative Agencies Alternative School
Grades: 3-12
0.1 miles
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400 0.1 3-12 n/a - Little Rock Carver Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
0.3 miles
2100 E Sixth St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000 0.3 PK-5 406 - North Little Rock Redwood Pre-school Grades: PK | 236 students
1.2 miles
401 Redwood St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640 1.2 PK 236 - Little Rock Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
1.3 miles
2016 Barber St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800 1.3 PK-5 443 - Little Rock Rockefeller Incentive Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
1.4 miles
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200 1.4 PK-5 459
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