Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
- Holyoke Alternative Program served 88 students in grades 1-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Total Students | 88 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 20% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 8% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holyoke School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Holyoke Alternative Program is Holyoke High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William R. Peck School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is H.b. Lawrence School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holyoke H.b. Lawrence School Grades: K-3 | 278 students
0.3 miles
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075 0.3 K-3 278 - Holyoke Holyoke High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,332 student
0.3 miles
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020 0.3 9-12 1,332 - Holyoke William R. Peck School Grades: 4-8 | 339 students
0.7 miles
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040 0.7 4-8 339 - Holyoke Morgan Full Service Community School Grades: PK-8 | 416 students
0.8 miles
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083 0.8 PK-8 416 - Holyoke Joseph Metcalf School Grades: PK-3 | 259 students
0.9 miles
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104 0.9 PK-3 259
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