Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

Summary:

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Saint Martinville, Louisiana, with just 26 students enrolled. As part of the St. Martin Parish school district, which is ranked 121st out of 122 districts in the state, the school faces significant academic challenges.

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville has extremely low academic performance compared to the state and nearby high-performing schools like David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy and Southside High School. In 2023-2024, only 7% of students were proficient or better in LEAP Algebra I, compared to the state average of 62%, and just 15% were proficient or better in LEAP English I, compared to the state average of 65%. The school's student population is predominantly African American (80.77%) and has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (38.46% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

These factors contribute to Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville being ranked 332nd out of 333 Louisiana high schools in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This stark contrast highlights the persistent challenges faced by low-income and minority students in the education system, and underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of these disparities. As an alternative school, Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville plays a crucial role, but the data suggests the school is struggling to effectively support and educate its students, highlighting the need for further investment and improvement in alternative education programs.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582

(337) 394-5504

District: Office of Juvenile Justice

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 45

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.4%

White:

11.1%

Asian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville ranks worse than 99.7% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.4%), White (11.1%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville is 18. (See more...)

Compare Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville employs 2.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville 332^nd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Office of Juvenile Justice:

SchoolDigger ranks Office of Juvenile Justice 121^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

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Rank History for all students at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.95	332^nd	333	0.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.36	325^th	328	0.9%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	3	21	0	1	1	0	26
2024	5	38	1	0	0	1	45

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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- St. Martinville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	26	2.0	13.0	38.5
2024	45	2.5	18.0	48.9

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- St. Martinville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	26	2.0	13.0	38.5
2024	45	2.5	18.0	48.9

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville	Public	6-12	1815 Terrace Hwy.	Saint Martinville	70582	St. Martin Parish	Office of Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(337) 394-5504	45	3	18.0	48.9%	5 (11.1%)	38 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0.9	332^nd of 333 public high schools	0.3%					(n/a)									7.0				15.0
St. Martinville Senior High School	Public	9-12	762 N. Main Street	Saint Martinville	70582	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 394-3135	585	36	16.1	73.5%	191 (32.6%)	352 (60.2%)	16 (2.7%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	43.1	198^th of 333 public high schools	40.5%		50.6	170^th of 321 public high schools	47.0%	28									34.0	57.0	67.0	71.0	60.0	43.0	$12,495
Southside High School	Public	9-12	312 Almonaster Rd	Youngsville	70592	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 521-7600	1,891	82	23.0	35.7%	1,269 (67.1%)	384 (20.3%)	91 (4.8%)	60 (3.2%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (4.2%)	82.9	37^th of 333 public high schools	88.9%		86.8	18^th of 321 public high schools	94.4%	19									76.0	89.0	89.0	67.0	89.0	82.0	$9,680
Breaux Bridge High School	Public	9-12	1015 Breaux Bridge High School	Breaux Bridge	70517	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 332-3131	762	45	16.8	65.6%	365 (47.9%)	338 (44.4%)	31 (4.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	39.5	208^th of 333 public high schools	37.5%		38.2	206^th of 321 public high schools	35.8%	2									36.0	38.0	65.0	47.0	70.0	63.0	$10,965
Loreauville High School	Public	7-12	410 North Main Street	Loreauville	70552	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 229-4701	588	34	17.1	40.5%	447 (76.0%)	101 (17.2%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	81.7	44^th of 333 public high schools	86.8%		77.5	42^nd of 321 public high schools	86.9%	2			62.0	69.0		80.0	83.0	81.0	80.0	83.0	77.0	75.0	83.0	83.0	$11,339
Westgate High School	Public	9-12	2305 Jefferson Island Road	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 365-2431	990	69	14.2	72.2%	261 (26.4%)	577 (58.3%)	39 (3.9%)	58 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.4%)	42.2	202^nd of 333 public high schools	39.3%		55.3	155^th of 321 public high schools	51.7%	47									55.0	67.0	66.0	46.0	58.0	48.0	$12,270
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette	Public	7-12	200 18th St.	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7560	177	11	16.6	70.6%	68 (38.4%)	92 (52.0%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	79.2	51^st of 333 public high schools	84.7%		57.8	140^th of 321 public high schools	56.4%	89			43.0	48.0			64.0	77.0	91.0		69.0	70.0	92.0	75.0	$13,048
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center	Public	8-12	200 18th Street	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 521-7570	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
O. Comeaux High School	Public	9-12	100 West Bluebird Drive	Lafayette	70508	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7970	982	64	15.2	60.3%	419 (42.7%)	422 (43.0%)	73 (7.4%)	23 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.1%)	61.3	125^th of 333 public high schools	62.5%		56.8	146^th of 321 public high schools	54.5%	21									60.0	68.0	60.0	63.0	82.0	70.0	$11,375
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	805 Teurlings Drive	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(337) 262-5962	1,366	67	20.4	41.7%	732 (53.6%)	484 (35.4%)	59 (4.3%)	40 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.7%)	89.1	14^th of 333 public high schools	95.8%		84.2	28^th of 321 public high schools	91.3%	14	90.0	91.0	76.0	87.0	90.0	90.0	91.0	91.0	95.0	87.0	85.0	79.0	93.0	84.0	$9,498

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

Is Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville a good school?

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Louisiana high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?

Students at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville are 84% African American, 11% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?

In the 2023-24 school year, 45 students attended Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville.

What district is Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville in?

Office of Juvenile Justice

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