Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School's student population of 149 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
41%
7%
White
40%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School's ranking?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is ranked #1202 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School often compared to?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa City High School, Clear Creek Amana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
149 students attend Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School offer ?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School part of?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
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