C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Tel:
(504)301-4001
- C.f. Rowley Alternative School serves 123 students in grades 4-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
C.f. Rowley Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- C.f. Rowley Alternative School's student population of 123 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-12 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- C.f. Rowley Alternative School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of C.f. Rowley Alternative School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1133 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 65% | 44% |
| White | 29% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Bernard Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to C.f. Rowley Alternative School is Chalmette High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andrew Jackson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chalmette Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chalmette Chalmette Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
0.2 miles
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504)304-0370 0.2 PK-5 656 - Chalmette Andrew Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 609 students
0.5 miles
201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504)301-1500 0.5 6-8 609 - Chalmette Chalmette High School Grades: 9-12 | 1826 students
1.5 miles
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504)301-2600 1.5 9-12 1826 - Chalmette Lacoste Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 906 students
1.5 miles
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504)304-5747 1.5 PK-5 906 - Arabi Arabi Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 708 students
1.6 miles
7200 Alexander Avenue
Arabi, LA 70032
(504)218-5058 1.6 PK-5 708
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