Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
85%
42%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Southwest Alternative High School's ranking?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is ranked #227 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School?
62 students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Central Southwest Alternative High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Central Southwest Alternative High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Southwest Alternative High School offer ?
Central Southwest Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Central Southwest Alternative High School part of?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is part of Office Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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