Alternatives Unlimited High School serves 46 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Alternatives Unlimited High School?
The graduation rate of Alternatives Unlimited High School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Alternatives Unlimited High School?
46 students attend Alternatives Unlimited High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Alternatives Unlimited High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternatives Unlimited High School?
Alternatives Unlimited High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternatives Unlimited High School offer ?
Alternatives Unlimited High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternatives Unlimited High School part of?
Alternatives Unlimited High School is part of Putnam School District.
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