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Etowah County Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

600 Valley Street
Gadsden, AL 35902
Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Etowah County Alternative High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 42%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(13-14)
<50%
38%
(13-14)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
7%
Black
(15-16)
63%
33%
White
(15-16)
35%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
(13-14)
15-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Etowah County Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Etowah County Alternative High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.
How many students attend Etowah County Alternative High School?
132 students attend Etowah County Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Etowah County Alternative High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Etowah County Alternative High School offer ?
Etowah County Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Etowah County Alternative High School part of?
Etowah County Alternative High School is part of Etowah County School District.

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