Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 37% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Emerson Alternative Ed. (HS) encompasses the entire school district in Oklahoma City, OK, covering approximately 134.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)'s student population of 530 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
37%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)'s ranking?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
The graduation rate of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is 37%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
530 students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) offer ?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) part of?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) located?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Midtown.
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