Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies vs. Averill Park High School
Should I attend Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies or Averill Park High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Averill Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies serves 23 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Averill Park High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
23 students
923 students
% Male | % Female
65% | 35%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#25 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
97%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Graduation Rate
<50%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
3
267
Grade 10 Students
2
217
Grade 11 Students
5
205
Grade 12 Students
13
220
Ungraded Students
-
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
87%
1%
% White
4%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
