Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Central Southwest Alternative High School's student population of 56 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Southwest Alternative High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
91%
42%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Office Of Juvenile Justice School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Southwest Alternative High School's ranking?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is ranked #651 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Southwest Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Central Southwest Alternative High School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School?
56 students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Southwest Alternative High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Central Southwest Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Southwest Alternative High School offer ?
Central Southwest Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Southwest Alternative High School part of?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is part of Office Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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