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C I T Y Program

435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
C I T Y Program served grades 6–12 as an active alternative school in Gadsden, Alabama, with a graduation rate below 50% in recent years but increasing to 80% in 2023, which remained lower than the state average of 88%.
Math proficiency showed unusually high reported percentages far exceeding the state average of approximately 30%, though these figures appear inconsistent.
Reading proficiency ranged from 20–40%, consistently lower than the state average near 45%, and science proficiency was between 21–30%, also lower than the state average of about 38%.
Enrollment declined sharply from 30 students in 2004 to zero reported students from 2019 to 2023, with a historically high percentage (around 70–90%) of students eligible for free lunch indicating substantial socioeconomic challenges.
The school participated in the National School Lunch Program and did not offer virtual instruction, consistent with its alternative school designation in this Union County NJ high school district.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)
6%
7%
Black
(17-18)
33%
33%
White
(17-18)
61%
55%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
2%
n/a
(17-18)
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of C I T Y Program?
The graduation rate of C I T Y Program is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend C I T Y Program?
15 students attend C I T Y Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of C I T Y Program students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does C I T Y Program offer ?
C I T Y Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C I T Y Program part of?
C I T Y Program is part of Gadsden City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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