St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)
St. John Alternative School served 68 students in grades 2-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
68 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
67%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
71%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
9%

Black
85%
42%

White
15%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
77%

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. John Alternative School?
The graduation rate of St. John Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend St. John Alternative School?
68 students attend St. John Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of St. John Alternative School students are Black, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. John Alternative School?
St. John Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. John Alternative School offer ?
St. John Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is St. John Alternative School part of?
St. John Alternative School is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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