Denison Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)19%
11%
Black
(19-20)22%
6%
White
(19-20)55%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
88%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denison Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Denison Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Denison Alternative High School?
42 students attend Denison Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Denison Alternative High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Denison Alternative High School offer ?
Denison Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denison Alternative High School part of?
Denison Alternative High School is part of Denison Community School District.
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