Crestwood Alternative School (Closed 2012)

Crestwood Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
(10-11)
<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Crestwood Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Crestwood Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 86%.
How many students attend Crestwood Alternative School?
15 students attend Crestwood Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Crestwood Alternative School students are White, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Alternative School?
Crestwood Alternative School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Alternative School offer ?
Crestwood Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crestwood Alternative School part of?
Crestwood Alternative School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District.

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