Denison Alternative High School
Tel:
(712) 265-2349
- Denison Alternative High School serves 32 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 79%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Denison Alternative High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Denison Alternative High School's student population of 32 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 32 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Denison Alternative High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | <50% | 79% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | <50% | 76% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 11% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 63% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 89% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Denison Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Denison Alternative High School is Denison High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Denison Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Broadway Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denison Broadway Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 307 students
1.2 miles
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103 1.2 4-5 307 - Denison Denison Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 716 students
1.5 miles
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104 1.5 PK-3 716 - Denison Denison High School Grades: 9-12 | 738 students
1.7 miles
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101 1.7 9-12 738 - Denison Denison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 508 students
1.8 miles
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393 1.8 6-8 508 - Dow City Boyer Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 215 students
8.4 miles
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248 8.4 PK-5 215
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