Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)

145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Forest City Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
(12-13)
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Forest City Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Forest City Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest City Alternative School?
15 students attend Forest City Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest City Alternative School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest City Alternative School?
Forest City Alternative School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest City Alternative School offer ?
Forest City Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forest City Alternative School part of?
Forest City Alternative School is part of Forest City Community School District.

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