Central Southwest Alternative High School

Summary:

Central Southwest Alternative High School is a small public school in Bunkie, Louisiana, serving grades KG-12 with just 105 students. As part of the Office of Juvenile Justice district, which is ranked 121st out of 122 districts in the state, the school faces significant challenges in serving its student population.

The school stands out for its high percentage of African American students (93.33%), which is in stark contrast to the nearby Pine Prairie High School (9.35%) and Avoyelles Public Charter School (24.12%). Academically, Central Southwest Alternative High School struggles, with proficiency rates on state exams ranging from just 5% to 10%, far below the statewide averages of 57% to 66%. Additionally, the school serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with 53.33% to 95.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.

Compared to the nearby Evangeline Parish and Avoyelles Public Charter School districts, Central Southwest Alternative High School faces unique challenges in supporting its students. The school's fluctuating student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 35:1, may be a reflection of the specialized needs of its population and the resources required to address them. Overall, the data suggests that Central Southwest Alternative High School is serving a highly disadvantaged and marginalized student community, with significant work ahead to improve academic outcomes and equity.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322

(318) 346-0120

District: Office of Juvenile Justice

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 333 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $154,618

Student/teacher ratio: 35.0

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.3%

White:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.3%), White (2.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Office of Juvenile Justice School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Southwest Alternative High School is 35, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Office of Juvenile Justice School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Southwest Alternative High School is $154,618, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Office of Juvenile Justice School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Southwest Alternative High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Southwest Alternative High School 333^rd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Central Southwest Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

Office of Juvenile Justice:

SchoolDigger ranks Office of Juvenile Justice 121^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Southwest Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Southwest Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	1.39	318^th	322	1.2%
2024	0.84	333^rd	333	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Southwest Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.19	327^th	328	0.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Southwest Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	1.73	288^th	292	1.4%
2024	1.03	315^th	315	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Southwest Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.80	259^th	260	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Southwest Alternative High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	22	1	0	0	23
2021	3	39	0	0	0	42
2022	5	53	3	0	1	62
2023	3	98	1	1	2	105

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 Central Southwest Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	23	7.0	3.2	87
2021	42	6.0	7.0	95.2
2022	62	4.0	15.5	75.8
2023	105	3.0	35.0	53.3

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 Central Southwest Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	23	7.0	3.2	87
2021	42	6.0	7.0	95.2
2022	62	4.0	15.5	75.8
2023	105	3.0	35.0	53.3

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 Central Southwest Alternative High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$174,912
2022	$154,618

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Central Southwest Alternative High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Central Southwest Alternative High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1536 Bordelon Rd.	Bunkie	71322	Avoyelles Parish	Office of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	No	(318) 346-0120	105	3	35.0	53.3%	3 (2.9%)	98 (93.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)									7.0	10.0	5.0	6.0	7.0	6.0	$154,618
Avoyelles Public Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	201 Longfellow Rd	Mansura	71350	Avoyelles Parish	Avoyelles Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(318) 240-8285	709	36	19.6	58.3%	457 (64.5%)	171 (24.1%)	17 (2.4%)	25 (3.5%)	22 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.3%)								(n/a)	84.0		91.0	90.0	79.0		91.0	88.0	91.0	78.0	87.0	88.0			$9,560
Pine Prairie High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1557 Speedy Campbell Drive	Pine Prairie	70576	Evangeline Parish	Evangeline Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 599-2300	802	38	20.8	50.6%	709 (88.4%)	75 (9.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.1%)								(n/a)	51.0	64.0		59.0	75.0	76.0		75.0	67.0		67.0	66.0	68.0	59.0	$12,465

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Southwest Alternative High School

Is Central Southwest Alternative High School a good school?

Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Louisiana alternative schools.

What district is Central Southwest Alternative High School in?

Office of Juvenile Justice

How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Central Southwest Alternative High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Southwest Alternative High School?

Students at Central Southwest Alternative High School are 93% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

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