Grand Alternative School serves 17 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grand Alternative School?
17 students attend Grand Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Grand Alternative School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Alternative School?
Grand Alternative School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Alternative School offer ?
Grand Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Grand Alternative School part of?
Grand Alternative School is part of West Grand School District No. 1.
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