Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville serves 16 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville's student population of 16 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
63%
42%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
(22-23)
81.3%
21%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
61%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
16 students attend Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville students are Black, and 37% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville offer ?
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville part of?
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville is part of Office Of Juvenile Justice School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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