C.f. Rowley Alternative School

C.F. Rowley Alternative School is an educational institution located in Chalmette, Louisiana, within St. Bernard Parish.

Situated at 49 Madison Avenue, the school serves students from grades six through twelve with a total enrollment of 184. The student-teacher ratio stands at 11.5:1, offering personalized attention to each student. C.F.

Rowley Alternative School aims to provide an alternative learning environment for high school-aged students who may benefit from different educational approaches. Academically, the MySchoolScout rating is 5.1 out of 10, placing it in the 41st percentile among Louisiana schools and ranking it at #762 out of 1290 statewide. The academic score is 1.2/10, with only 15% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 10% proficiency or above in Math across all grades.

While these scores indicate areas for improvement, the school focuses on student development and support to help each learner succeed. C.F. Rowley Alternative School is set in a large suburban area of Chalmette, providing students with a unique blend of community resources and alternative educational opportunities.

With an enrollment of 184 students, C.f. Rowley Alternative School 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 C.f. Rowley Alternative School 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.