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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE·NCES 220004702462

Central Southwest Alternative High School

1536 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie, LA 71322 · (318) 346-0120 · Avoyelles Parish
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL56 STUDENTS
Enrollment
56
Combined
DISTRICT 83 · STATE 527
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.4:1 · STATE 52.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
53 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
12
Grade 10
20
Grade 11
11
Grade 12
11
Student demographics
White
47%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 41%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Black
5191%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 42%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
56100%

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About Central Southwest Alternative High School

Central Southwest Alternative High School operates as a tiny unified-grade school in Bunkie, Louisiana, overseen by Office of Juvenile Justice. Current enrollment sits at 56 students spanning grades K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 527 students per school, that is 89% below typical.

Office of Juvenile Justice runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 264 students. Central Southwest Alternative High School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Central Southwest Alternative High School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (91%). The remainder breaks down as 7% White. The wider county runs roughly 27% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Central Southwest Alternative High School lists 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 8.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 52.1:1 average. Roughly 95% of students at Central Southwest Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Avoyelles Parish (around 73%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the broader community, census data for Avoyelles Parish shows median household earnings sit near $39,325, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 23%. In all, Avoyelles Parish runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,726 students), of which Central Southwest Alternative High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Bunkie Magnet High School, around 1.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Central Southwest Alternative High School.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

On allk12, members of the Central Southwest Alternative High School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Avoyelles Parish at a glance

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Population
38,905
Census ACS
Median income
$39,325
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,726 students

Quick facts

School name
Central Southwest Alternative High School
District
Office of Juvenile Justice
Address
1536 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie, LA 71322
Phone
(318) 346-0120
County
Avoyelles Parish
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
56
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
8.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
53 (95%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
220004702462
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Office of Juvenile Justice
Other schools in Bunkie
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Central Southwest Alternative High School
How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Central Southwest Alternative High School enrolls approximately 56 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Central Southwest Alternative High School serve?
Central Southwest Alternative High School serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Central Southwest Alternative High School?
Approximately 8.0:1 students per teacher at Central Southwest Alternative High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Central Southwest Alternative High School?
At Central Southwest Alternative High School, the student body is approximately 7% White, 2% Hispanic, 91% Black.
Is Central Southwest Alternative High School public or private?
Central Southwest Alternative High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Office of Juvenile Justice.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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