Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Leap Alternative High School serves 8 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
Hispanic
50%
32%
Black
13%
12%
White
25%
46%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.66
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
75%
18.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
73%
37%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leap Alternative High School?
8 students attend Leap Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Leap Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leap Alternative High School?
Leap Alternative High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leap Alternative High School offer ?
Leap Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leap Alternative High School part of?

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