Tuscaloosa County Alternative School (Closed 2005)

Tuscaloosa County Alternative School served 34 students in grades 4-12.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
34 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (00-01)
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
68%
32%
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White
32%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tuscaloosa County Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tuscaloosa County Alternative School?
34 students attend Tuscaloosa County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tuscaloosa County Alternative School students are Black, and 32% of students are White.
What grades does Tuscaloosa County Alternative School offer ?
Tuscaloosa County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Tuscaloosa County Alternative School part of?
Tuscaloosa County Alternative School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.

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