Chariho Alternative Learning A vs. Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chariho Alternative Learning A ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 62 students in grades 2-12, Chariho Alternative Learning A ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 31 students in grades 8-12, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
2-12
8-12
Total Students
62 students
31 students
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
84% | 16%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
3:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
1
-
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
1
-
Grade 4 Students
3
-
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Grade 7 Students
2
-
Grade 8 Students
8
1
Grade 9 Students
17
7
Grade 10 Students
12
6
Grade 11 Students
5
9
Grade 12 Students
7
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
58%
% Black
3%
23%
% White
77%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
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