Alternative School (Closed 2010)

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 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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.

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