Alternative School (Closed 2010)

520 North 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
Alternative School serves 94 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
8%
7%
White
88%
70%
All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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?
94 students attend Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alternative School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative School?
Alternative School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative School offer ?
Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alternative School part of?
Alternative School is part of Keokuk Community School District.

Recent Articles

Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.