Alamosa Alternative Education School serves 43 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alamosa Alternative Education School's student population of 43 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alamosa Alternative Education School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alamosa Alternative Education School?
43 students attend Alamosa Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Alamosa Alternative Education School students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamosa Alternative Education School?
Alamosa Alternative Education School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alamosa Alternative Education School offer ?
Alamosa Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alamosa Alternative Education School part of?
Alamosa Alternative Education School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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