The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School serves 57 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School?
57 students attend The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School?
The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School offer ?
The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School part of?
The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School is part of Southeast Polk Community School District.
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