Coolidge Alternative Program

Coolidge Alternative Program is an alternative school located in Coolidge, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 12. With an enrollment of 176 students and a student-teacher ratio of 29.3:1, the school is staffed by 6 full-time equivalent teachers. Coolidge Alternative Program focuses on providing an alternative educational experience for students who may not thrive in a traditional school setting.

The academic performance of the school, as measured by the MySchoolScout Rating, stands at 1.9 out of 10, placing it at the bottom of the rankings among Arizona schools. The school's academic score is 1.1 out of 10, with only 5% of students meeting proficiency standards in both ELA/Reading and Math. While these scores indicate room for academic growth, the school continues to support and develop its students in various ways.

Coolidge, the town where the school is situated, has a population of 17,659, with a median household income of $55,768 and a median home value of $177,600. The area also has a relatively high poverty rate of 25%, and about 13% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher. Coolidge Alternative Program is part of a community that values education and strives to provide opportunities for all its students to succeed.

With an enrollment of 176 students, Coolidge Alternative Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Coolidge Alternative Program are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Alternative Program is 29.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.