Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Community Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Community Alternative High School's student population of 91 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Alternative High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
6%
Black
6%
5%
White
45%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Alternative High School's ranking?
Community Alternative High School is ranked #437 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Community Alternative High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Community Alternative High School?
91 students attend Community Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Community Alternative High School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Alternative High School?
Community Alternative High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Alternative High School offer ?
Community Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community Alternative High School part of?
Community Alternative High School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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