Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

Summary:

Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School is a public high school in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 164 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Iowa City Community School District, which is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Iowa, with proficiency rates on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) that are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.7% of 10th graders were proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 72.7% and 69.4% respectively for the district. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 9.2 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby high schools.

In contrast to the nearby high schools, which have student populations that are predominantly White, Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School has a much more diverse student body, with 44.51% African American, 16.46% Hispanic, and 29.88% White students in 2022-2023. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.24% to 70.47% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the nearby high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1528 Mall Drive
       Iowa City, IA  52240


(319) 688-1080

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,143 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.5%
White:
29.9%
Hispanic:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School ranks worse than 98.5% of high schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School has the largest high school student body size in the Iowa City Community School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School is $18,143, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Iowa City Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School 333rd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 221st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 0.32 346th 351 1.4%
2013 0.10 347th 351 1.1%
2014 0.69 315th 322 2.2%
2015 0.03 320th 324 1.2%
2016 1.11 315th 320 1.6%
2017 0.07 321st 325 1.2%
2018 4.10 308th 320 3.8%
2019 0.02 325th 327 0.6%
2021 1.03 321st 327 1.8%
2022 0.25 331st 332 0.3%
2023 0.06 334th 336 0.6%
2024 0.18 333rd 338 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 61 14 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2007 73 30 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 59 47 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2009 53 36 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 70 39 0 12 0 0 1 0 122
2011 54 48 0 15 1 0 0 0 118
2012 66 59 0 26 4 0 2 0 157
2013 62 58 0 24 2 0 3 0 149
2014 51 55 2 25 1 0 5 0 139
2015 59 61 1 23 0 0 7 0 151
2016 64 58 0 28 1 0 7 0 158
2017 66 63 0 20 0 0 5 0 154
2018 71 64 0 22 0 0 8 0 165
2019 75 59 0 18 0 1 7 0 160
2020 64 61 1 25 0 0 10 0 161
2021 57 54 1 20 0 0 11 0 143
2022 60 61 1 17 1 0 9 0 149
2023 49 73 0 27 0 0 11 4 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 81 7.0 11.6 43.2
2007 120 8.0 15.0 54.2
2008 116 8.0 14.5 65.5
2009 100 8.3 12.0 77
2010 122 8.0 15.2 68.9
2011 118 7.0 16.8 72.9
2012 157 7.0 22.4 58
2013 149 8.0 18.6 55
2014 139 9.0 15.4 76.3
2015 151 11.0 13.7 51
2016 158 11.0 14.3 63.9
2017 154 11.7 13.1 68.2
2018 165 12.2 13.5 38.8
2019 160 13.2 12.1 61.9
2020 161 18.7 8.6 53.4
2021 143 18.7 7.6 62.2
2022 149 19.2 7.7 70.5
2023 164 17.7 9.2 70.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 81 7.0 11.6 43.2
2007 120 8.0 15.0 54.2
2008 116 8.0 14.5 65.5
2009 100 8.3 12.0 77
2010 122 8.0 15.2 68.9
2011 118 7.0 16.8 72.9
2012 157 7.0 22.4 58
2013 149 8.0 18.6 55
2014 139 9.0 15.4 76.3
2015 151 11.0 13.7 51
2016 158 11.0 14.3 63.9
2017 154 11.7 13.1 68.2
2018 165 12.2 13.5 38.8
2019 160 13.2 12.1 61.9
2020 161 18.7 8.6 53.4
2021 143 18.7 7.6 62.2
2022 149 19.2 7.7 70.5
2023 164 17.7 9.2 70.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $196 (1.1%) $17,947 (98.9%) $18,143

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 325th of 327 High schoolsRanks 334th of 336 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School)18.226.7
 8.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)77.274
 3.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School)18.220
 1.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)73.171.2
 1.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School)21.926.2
 4.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)67.769.9
 2.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School)16.118.2
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)70.570.5
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students160164
 2.5%
African American5973
 23.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1827
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7549
 34.7%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%70.1%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Iowa high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School.

Students at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School are 45% African American, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified.


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