Calcasieu Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)

2903 Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA 70615

Calcasieu Parish Alternative School served 120 students in grades 1-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Total Students

120 students

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(10-11)

20-24%

66%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(10-11)

25-29%

67%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

57%

42%

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White

42%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.63

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Graduation Rate

(10-11)

≤10%

76%

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calcasieu Parish Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Calcasieu Parish School District

Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School?

The graduation rate of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.

How many students attend Calcasieu Parish Alternative School?

120 students attend Calcasieu Parish Alternative School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Calcasieu Parish Alternative School?

Calcasieu Parish Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Calcasieu Parish Alternative School offer ?

Calcasieu Parish Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 1-12

What school district is Calcasieu Parish Alternative School part of?

Calcasieu Parish Alternative School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.