East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)

Serving 63 students in grades 4-10, 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-10
Total Students
63 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
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Black
29%
21%
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White
35%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East County Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East County Alternative School?
63 students attend East County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of East County Alternative School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 29% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East County Alternative School?
East County Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does East County Alternative School offer ?
East County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 4-10
What school district is East County Alternative School part of?
East County Alternative School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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