Serving 176 students in grades 6-12, Coolidge Alternative Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona 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 Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coolidge Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Coolidge Alternative Program's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 271% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coolidge Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coolidge Alternative Program is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
21%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coolidge Alternative Program's ranking?
Coolidge Alternative Program is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coolidge Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Coolidge Alternative Program is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Coolidge Alternative Program?
176 students attend Coolidge Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Coolidge Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge Alternative Program?
Coolidge Alternative Program has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coolidge Alternative Program offer ?
Coolidge Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Coolidge Alternative Program part of?
Coolidge Alternative Program is part of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District.
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