East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)

East County Alternative School serves 63 students in grades 4-10. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-10
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Hispanic
36%
38%
Black
29%
21%
White
35%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
65%
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 17:1.
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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