Serving 184 students in grades 6-12, C.f. Rowley Alternative 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.f. Rowley Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
C.f. Rowley Alternative School's student population of 184 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
C.f. Rowley Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.f. Rowley Alternative School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
51%
41%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.f. Rowley Alternative School's ranking?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School is ranked #1214 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are C.f. Rowley Alternative School often compared to?
C.f. Rowley Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chalmette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
The graduation rate of C.f. Rowley Alternative School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
184 students attend C.f. Rowley Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of C.f. Rowley Alternative School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.f. Rowley Alternative School offer ?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C.f. Rowley Alternative School part of?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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