Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northampton County Alternative School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
95%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Northampton County Alternative School?
21 students attend Northampton County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Northampton County Alternative School students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northampton County Alternative School?
Northampton County Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northampton County Alternative School offer ?
Northampton County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northampton County Alternative School part of?
Northampton County Alternative School is part of Northampton County Schools.
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