Alternative Learning Center in Camden, AR, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 42 students and a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, consistent over recent years.
The school's graduation rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88% and below the Camden Fairview School District rate of 92%.
Math proficiency at Alternative Learning Center is 30%, lower than the state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 14%, showing a declining trend from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 40%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 40% and higher than the district average of 17%, but it has declined from 50% in 2019.
Science proficiency is 30%, lower than the state average of 36% and above the district average of 13%, with a slight decline noted from 35% in 2021.
Minority enrollment is predominantly Black students at 64%, with White students comprising 33%, and the student body has remained stable at 42 students with approximately 83% eligible for free lunch over the last five years, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
64%
19%
White
33%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
42 students attend Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Center part of?
Alternative Learning Center is part of Camden Fairview School District.
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