St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)

St. John Alternative School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
68 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(12-13)
60-64%
67%
(12-13)
40-44%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black
85%
42%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White
15%
41%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.26

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

(12-13)
≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
61%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
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 13:1.
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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