Hosston Alternative School (Closed 2012)
- Hosston Alternative School served 53 students in grades 4-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-12 |
| Total Students | 53 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 11-19% | 66% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 11-19% | 67% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 70% | 43% |
| White | 30% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate (10-11) | <50% | 76% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caddo Parish School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hosston Alternative School is North Caddo High School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Herndon Magnet School (5.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belcher Herndon Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 742 students
5.9 miles
11845 Gamm Road
Belcher, LA 71004
(318) 221-7676 5.9 K-8 742 - Vivian North Caddo Elementary-middle School Grades: PK-8 | 756 students
6.5 miles
100 W Kentucky
Vivian, LA 71082
(318) 375-3271 6.5 PK-8 756 - Vivian North Caddo High School Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
6.9 miles
201 Airport Drive
Vivian, LA 71082
(318) 375-3258 6.9 9-12 397 - Plain Dealing Carrie Martin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 142 students
10.3 miles
600 South Perrin Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2800 10.3 PK-5 142 - Plain Dealing Plain Dealing High School Grades: 6-12 | 215 students
10.3 miles
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700 10.3 6-12 215
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