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Alexandria's Bryant Alternative High School is a public school serving 334 students in grades 7-12. It is alternative.

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My daughter went to Bryant from West Potomac( another excellent FFx.PS) and as typical of those things called "Hormones" that tend to rage at this age I was blessed with my 1st grandchild,so all my plans for her future kinda went Poooofff! Make long story short, she kicked it into 2nd gear and got her diploma a yr early and has matured into a level headed young woman who @ 17is "got it goin' on".If it were not for the vison,staff, councelers who guided her and got her on a positive path that eased my fears for my child and where she will succeed in most anything she decides to take on in life.So, Thank You Teachers and staff from the bottom of my heart.
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English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

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History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

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The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

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The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

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History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

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The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

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Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

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Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

History and Social Science

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Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
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Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

Math

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Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
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Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
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About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students	n/a
Female students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

English: Writing

All Students	n/a
Female students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

History and Social Science

All Students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

Math

All Students	n/a
Female students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

Science

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Students without disabilities	n/a
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests

Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

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Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

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English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

43%

2011

78%

Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

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World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	63%
Female students	71%
Male students	56%
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	65%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	65%
Limited English proficient students	54%
Proficient in English	82%
Not migrant	63%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

All Students	79%
Female students	83%
Male students	75%
Black students	82%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	83%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	82%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	81%
Not migrant	79%

Biology

All Students	100%
Female students	100%
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	100%
Limited English proficient students	100%
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	100%

Chemistry

All Students	90%
Female students	89%
Male students	91%
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	93%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
Limited English proficient students	94%
Proficient in English	87%
Not migrant	90%

Earth Science

All Students	n/a
Female students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

English: Reading

All Students	90%
Female students	92%
Male students	88%
Black students	86%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	92%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
Limited English proficient students	81%
Proficient in English	96%
Not migrant	90%

English: Writing

All Students	96%
Female students	97%
Male students	93%
Black students	100%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	97%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	95%
Limited English proficient students	92%
Proficient in English	100%
Not migrant	96%

Geometry

All Students	43%
Female students	42%
Male students	45%
Black students	27%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian students	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	45%
Limited English proficient students	54%
Proficient in English	33%
Not migrant	43%

Virginia and United States History

All Students	91%
Female students	86%
Male students	97%
Black students	87%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	94%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient students	91%
Proficient in English	91%
Not migrant	91%

World Geography

All Students	n/a
Female students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

World History I

All Students	89%
Female students	83%
Male students	n/a
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	93%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
Limited English proficient students	86%
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	89%

World History II

All Students	90%
Female students	89%
Male students	92%
Black students	n/a
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	94%
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	93%
Limited English proficient students	95%
Proficient in English	82%
Not migrant	90%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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All students

By gender

Female
 
6
Male
 
5
All students
 
6

By ethnicity

Black students
 
5
Hispanic
 
6
All students
 
6

By other groups

Students identified as economically disadvantaged
 
7
Not economically disadvantaged
 
5
Students without disabilities
 
6
Limited English proficient students
 
5
Not limited English proficient
 
6
Not migrant
 
6
All students
 
6

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Hispanic	54%	9%
Black	27%	26%
White	14%	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	6%
American Indian/Alaska Native	N/A	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	0%	N/A	33%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	8	N/A	17

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Virginia and United States History

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