Mineral County Alternative Program serves 5 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WV)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral County Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mineral County Alternative Program's student population of 5 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mineral County Alternative Program is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
20%
4%
White
80%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
33%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mineral County Alternative Program?
5 students attend Mineral County Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mineral County Alternative Program students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral County Alternative Program?
Mineral County Alternative Program has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mineral County Alternative Program offer ?
Mineral County Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mineral County Alternative Program part of?
Mineral County Alternative Program is part of Mineral County Schools School District.
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