Serving 344 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 7:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 42% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)'s student population of 344 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
33%
8%
White
20%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)42%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)'s ranking?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is ranked #1636 out of 1,680 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 42%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
344 students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) has a student ration of 7:1, 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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