Forest City Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Forest City Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Forest City Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest City Alternative School?
15 students attend Forest City Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest City Alternative School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest City Alternative School?
Forest City Alternative School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest City Alternative School offer ?
Forest City Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forest City Alternative School part of?
Forest City Alternative School is part of Forest City Community School District.
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
