Alternative Resource Center serves 10 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Alternative Resource Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
80%
15%
White
20%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Resource Center?
The graduation rate of Alternative Resource Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative Resource Center?
10 students attend Alternative Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Alternative Resource Center students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Resource Center?
Alternative Resource Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative Resource Center offer ?
Alternative Resource Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Resource Center part of?
Alternative Resource Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Resource Center located?
Alternative Resource Center is located in the Broadway Gillham neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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