School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (01-02)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Black
(01-02)13%
4%
White
(01-02)87%
95%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
13%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcdowell County Alternative School?
15 students attend Mcdowell County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mcdowell County Alternative School students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What grades does Mcdowell County Alternative School offer ?
Mcdowell County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mcdowell County Alternative School part of?
Mcdowell County Alternative School is part of Mcdowell County Schools.
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