Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, C.f. Rowley Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.f. Rowley Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
C.f. Rowley Alternative School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C.f. Rowley Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.f. Rowley Alternative School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
59%
42%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.f. Rowley Alternative School's ranking?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School is ranked #1137 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are C.f. Rowley Alternative School often compared to?
C.f. Rowley Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chalmette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
The graduation rate of C.f. Rowley Alternative School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
103 students attend C.f. Rowley Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of C.f. Rowley Alternative School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does C.f. Rowley Alternative School offer ?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is C.f. Rowley Alternative School part of?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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