Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center, a Tuscaloosa, AL alternative school serving grades 6–12, had stable enrollment at 70 students from 2017 to 2023, with 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023.
The school's math proficiency was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%; math scores have declined notably since 2019 when proficiency was 28%.
Reading proficiency was 20% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47% and the district average of 41%, with a downward trend from 37% in 2019.
Science proficiency remained consistent at 20% in 2021 and 2022, below the state averages of 36% and 38%, and district averages of 27% and 30%.
Graduation rates were reported at 90% in 2023, which is approximately equal to the state average of 88% and higher than the district average of 87%.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center?
70 students attend Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center part of?
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.