Holyoke Alternative School

545 East Hale Street
Holyoke, CO 80734

Holyoke Alternative School serves 31 students in grades 7-12.

The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holyoke Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Holyoke Alternative School's student population of 31 students has grown by 138% over five school years.

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

31 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Holyoke Alternative School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CO)

Student : Teacher Ratio

31:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

71%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Holyoke Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

26%

52%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Holyoke Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

81%

This chart display graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holyoke Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Holyoke School District No. Re-1j

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holyoke Alternative School's ranking?

Holyoke Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

What is the graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School?

The graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.

How many students attend Holyoke Alternative School?

31 students attend Holyoke Alternative School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Holyoke Alternative School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Holyoke Alternative School?

Holyoke Alternative School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Holyoke Alternative School offer ?

Holyoke Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Holyoke Alternative School part of?

Holyoke Alternative School is part of Holyoke School District No. Re-1j.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education