Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Cedar Lake Alternative School serves 9 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
6%
White
(15-16)
100%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
100%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cedar Lake Alternative School?
9 students attend Cedar Lake Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cedar Lake Alternative School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Lake Alternative School?
Cedar Lake Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Lake Alternative School offer ?
Cedar Lake Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Lake Alternative School part of?
Cedar Lake Alternative School is part of Nashua-Plainfield Community School District.

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