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Richmond's Richmond Alternative School is a public school serving 202 students in grades 6-11. It is alternative.

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99% of students at this school are Black.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

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English: Reading

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

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

2012
 
n/a
2011
 
36%
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a
2008
 
n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 88% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

History and Social Science

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

2012

n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

25 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

English: Reading

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English: Writing

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

History and Social Science

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

2012
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a
2008
 
n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

33 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

English: Reading

All Students	80%
Female students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Black students	80%
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	80%
Not migrant	80%

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

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

English: Reading

All Students	47%
Female students	53%
Male students	40%
Black students	47%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	45%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	47%
Not migrant	47%

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	4%
Female students	8%
Male students	0%
Black students	4%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	5%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	4%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	4%
Not migrant	4%

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

English: Reading

All Students	43%
Female students	52%
Male students	35%
Black students	44%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	41%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	44%
Not migrant	43%

English: Writing

All Students	50%
Female students	56%
Male students	45%
Black students	53%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	47%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	51%
Not migrant	50%

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	3%
Female students	0%
Male students	6%
Black students	3%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	3%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	0%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	3%
Not migrant	3%

Science

All Students	55%
Female students	50%
Male students	59%
Black students	56%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	52%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	56%
Not migrant	55%

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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

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

82 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra II

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

2012
 
n/a
2011
 
60%
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a
2008
 
n/a

Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

2012
 
n/a
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a
2008
 
n/a

Earth Science

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

2012
 
n/a
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a
2008
 
n/a

English: Reading

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English: Writing

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

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

49%

2011

71%

Virginia and United States History

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World Geography

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

World History I

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

2012
 
n/a
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a
2008
 
n/a

World History II

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

20 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	45%
Female students	71%
Male students	18%
Black students	45%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	44%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	45%
Not migrant	45%

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	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

Biology

All Students	35%
Female students	28%
Male students	40%
Black students	35%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	37%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	35%
Not migrant	35%

Chemistry

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

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	63%
Female students	64%
Male students	n/a
Black students	63%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	69%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	63%
Not migrant	63%

English: Writing

All Students	65%
Female students	73%
Male students	n/a
Black students	68%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	71%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	65%
Not migrant	65%

Geometry

All Students	49%
Female students	71%
Male students	0%
Black students	49%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian students	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	50%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	49%
Not migrant	49%

Virginia and United States History

All Students	0%
Female students	0%
Male students	n/a
Black students	0%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	0%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	0%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	0%
Not migrant	0%

World Geography

All Students	7%
Female students	15%
Male students	0%
Black students	5%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	5%
Not economically disadvantaged	17%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	6%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	7%
Not migrant	7%

World History I

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 II

All Students	5%
Female students	n/a
Male students	0%
Black students	5%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	0%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	5%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	5%
Not migrant	5%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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By grade

Grade 6
 
1
Grade 7
 
1
Grade 8
 
1
EOC - All Grades
 
1
All students
 
1

By gender

Female
 
1
Male
 
1
All students
 
1

By ethnicity

Black students

All students

By other groups

Students identified as economically disadvantaged
 
1
Not economically disadvantaged
 
1
Students without disabilities
 
1
Not limited English proficient
 
1
Not migrant
 
1
All students
 
1

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Teachers

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Black	99%	26%
White	1%	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	N/A	0%
Asian/Pacific Islander	N/A	6%
Hispanic	0%	9%

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	17	N/A	17

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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