Serving 31 students in grades 8-12, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
23%
9%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
DCYF School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program?
The graduation rate of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program?
31 students attend Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program offer ?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program part of?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is part of DCYF School District.
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