Lakeland Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

Lakeland Alternative High School serves 23 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
<50%
67%
(10-11)
≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
22%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(10-11)
≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Lakeland Alternative High School?
23 students attend Lakeland Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lakeland Alternative High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Alternative High School?
Lakeland Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakeland Alternative High School offer ?
Lakeland Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakeland Alternative High School part of?
Lakeland Alternative High School is part of Lakeland Central School District.

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