Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (00-01)
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
11 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
American Indian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Asian
(00-01)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(00-01)n/a
5%
Black
(00-01)68%
27%
White
(00-01)32%
64%
Hawaiian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(00-01)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Turlington Woods Alternative?
90 students attend Turlington Woods Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Turlington Woods Alternative students are Black, and 32% of students are White.
What school district is Turlington Woods Alternative part of?
Turlington Woods Alternative is part of Suffolk City Public Schools School District.
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