Serving 313 students in grades 9-12, Bostrom Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bostrom Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bostrom Alternative Center's student population of 313 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
40
School Motto
Your High School Journey Begins with Phoenix Union
School Rankings
Bostrom Alternative Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bostrom Alternative Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1908 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bostrom Alternative Center's ranking?
Bostrom Alternative Center is ranked #1908 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bostrom Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Bostrom Alternative Center is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Bostrom Alternative Center?
313 students attend Bostrom Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bostrom Alternative Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bostrom Alternative Center offer ?
Bostrom Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bostrom Alternative Center part of?
Bostrom Alternative Center is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Bostrom Alternative Center located?
Bostrom Alternative Center is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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