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 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 66% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 67% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 70% | 44% |
| White | 30% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate (10-11) | <50% | 76% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| 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 is Herndon Magnet School (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Herndon Magnet School (5.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belcher Herndon Magnet School Grades: K-8 | 691 students
5.9 miles
11845 Gamm Road
Belcher, LA 71004
(318)221-7676 5.9 K-8 691 - Vivian North Caddo Elementary-middle School Grades: PK-8 | 827 students
6.5 miles
100 W Kentucky
Vivian, LA 71082
(318)375-3271 6.5 PK-8 827 - Vivian North Caddo High School Grades: 9-12 | 413 students
6.9 miles
201 Airport Drive
Vivian, LA 71082
(318)375-3258 6.9 9-12 413 - Plain Dealing Carrie Martin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 162 students
10.3 miles
600 South Perrin Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318)759-2800 10.3 PK-5 162 - Plain Dealing Plain Dealing High School Grades: 6-12 | 211 students
10.3 miles
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318)759-2700 10.3 6-12 211
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