Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School serves 499 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
32%
8%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School?
499 students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School offer ?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School part of?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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