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C.f. Rowley Alternative School
High School · St. Bernard Parish · Chalmette, LA
A St. Bernard Parish high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
49 Madison Avenue, Chalmette, LA 70043
- Math 13% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at C.f. Rowley Alternative School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where C.f. Rowley Alternative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,065
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,317 | Compare → |
| Edna Karr High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,131 | Compare → |
| Light City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 2.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 882 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St. Bernard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
C.f. Rowley Alternative School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C.f. Rowley Alternative School
C.f. Rowley Alternative School is a public high school in Chalmette, LA, part of St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 184 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C.f. Rowley Alternative School
What grades does C.f. Rowley Alternative School serve?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at C.f. Rowley Alternative School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C.f. Rowley Alternative School rank in LA?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School ranks #1,255 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is C.f. Rowley Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
C.f. Rowley Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C.f. Rowley Alternative School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is C.f. Rowley Alternative School a charter school?
No, C.f. Rowley Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C.f. Rowley Alternative School a Title I school?
No, C.f. Rowley Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C.f. Rowley Alternative School?
62.0% of students at C.f. Rowley Alternative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.6%
- Phone
- (504) 301-4001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 70043)
- 22,461
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70043; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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