Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)

Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District serves 100 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District?
100 students attend Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District offer ?
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District part of?
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District is part of Ottumwa Community School District.

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