Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program (Closed 2023)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
20-29%
71%
(11-12)
20-29%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(11-12)
n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)
2%
4%
Black
(11-12)
55%
45%
White
(11-12)
43%
47%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
n/a
1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
83%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program?
131 students attend Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program students are Black, 43% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program part of?
Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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