Alternative Learning Center West serves 39 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
32%
Black
(15-16)7%
23%
White
(15-16)67%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Learning Center West?
The graduation rate of Alternative Learning Center West is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center West?
39 students attend Alternative Learning Center West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alternative Learning Center West students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center West?
Alternative Learning Center West has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center West offer ?
Alternative Learning Center West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center West part of?
Alternative Learning Center West is part of Lee School District.
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