The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (11-12)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
5%
Black
(11-12)80%
34%
White
(11-12)20%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤20%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tallapoosa County Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Tallapoosa County Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 75%.
How many students attend Tallapoosa County Alternative School?
10 students attend Tallapoosa County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tallapoosa County Alternative School students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Tallapoosa County Alternative School offer ?
Tallapoosa County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tallapoosa County Alternative School part of?
Tallapoosa County Alternative School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
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