Alternative Resource Center (Closed 2025)

Alternative Resource Center serves 2 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Alternative Resource Center?
The graduation rate of Alternative Resource Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative Resource Center?
2 students attend Alternative Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alternative Resource Center students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Resource Center?
Alternative Resource Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative Resource Center offer ?
Alternative Resource Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Resource Center part of?
Alternative Resource Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Resource Center located?
Alternative Resource Center is located in the Broadway Gillham neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

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