Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center, a Tuscaloosa, AL alternative school serving grades 6–12, had stable enrollment at 70 students from 2017 to 2023, with 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023.
The school's math proficiency was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%; math scores have declined notably since 2019 when proficiency was 28%.
Reading proficiency was 20% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47% and the district average of 41%, with a downward trend from 37% in 2019.
Science proficiency remained consistent at 20% in 2021 and 2022, below the state averages of 36% and 38%, and district averages of 27% and 30%.
Graduation rates were reported at 90% in 2023, which is approximately equal to the state average of 88% and higher than the district average of 87%.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
97%
31%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center?
70 students attend Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center part of?
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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