Serving 68 students in grades 2-12, St. John Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. John Alternative School?
The graduation rate of St. John Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend St. John Alternative School?
68 students attend St. John Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of St. John Alternative School students are Black, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. John Alternative School?
St. John Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. John Alternative School offer ?
St. John Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is St. John Alternative School part of?
St. John Alternative School is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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