Westside Alternative High School serves 8 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% 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 10-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Alternative High School?
8 students attend Westside Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Westside Alternative High School students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Alternative High School?
Westside Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Alternative High School offer ?
Westside Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Westside Alternative High School part of?
Westside Alternative High School is part of Special School District.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
