Serving 84 students in grades 8-12, Scenic Alternative High 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scenic Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Scenic Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Scenic Alternative High School?
84 students attend Scenic Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scenic Alternative High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scenic Alternative High School?
Scenic Alternative High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scenic Alternative High School offer ?
Scenic Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Scenic Alternative High School part of?
Scenic Alternative High School is part of Office Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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