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.
Office of Juvenile Justice
In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Central Southwest Alternative High School.
Students at Central Southwest Alternative High School are 93% African American, 5% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.
Central Southwest Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Louisiana alternative schools.