Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) serves 21 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
19%
13%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Special Education Program (Asep)?
21 students attend Alternative Special Education Program (Asep).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Special Education Program (Asep)?
Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) offer ?
Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) part of?
Alternative Special Education Program (Asep) is part of Bristol School District.
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