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:
333rd of 333 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $154,618 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  35.0 Help
Number of students:  105

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.3%
White:
2.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.3%), White (2.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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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
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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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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 333rd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Central Southwest Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

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Office of Juvenile Justice:

SchoolDigger ranks Office of Juvenile Justice 121st 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 318th 322 1.2%
2024 0.84 333rd 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 327th 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 288th 292 1.4%
2024 1.03 315th 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 259th 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.

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Enrollment information for Central Southwest Alternative High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 23
2021 3 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2022 5 53 0 3 0 0 1 0 62
2023 3 98 0 1 1 0 2 0 105

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

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Southwest Alternative High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $174,912
2022 $154,618

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education


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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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