Roosevelt Altern School

Roosevelt Altern School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1161 Markley St,  Norristown, PA
Norristown Area School District
5.0
144 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Graduation Rate
54.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
D-
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
145:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Black
51.1%
Hispanic
23.4%
Two or more races
12.8%
White
12.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell 4 Students
Temple University 2 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 2 Students
Widener University 2 Students
La Salle University 2 Students
Gwynedd Mercy University 2 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1 Students
Point Loma Nazarene University 1 Students
Glendale Community College - California 1 Students
Chestnut Hill College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 4 Students
Nursing 1 Students
Computer Science 1 Students
Marketing 1 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 1 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 1 Students
Computer Software Engineering 1 Students
Music 1 Students
Esthetician and Skin Care 1 Students
Natural Sciences 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 teacher
1/14/2011
School offers great alternative options for students. Teachers are encouraging and offer attendance incentives as a way to boost student achievement. Smaller classes focused on small learning community instruction.

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Roosevelt Altern School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norristown, PA, in the Norristown neighborhood, and is served by the Norristown Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 144 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34.5% are proficient in reading. Roosevelt Altern School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The graduation rate is 54.5%. The average home value in this area is $239,297. Discover additional schools in the area, like Norristown Area High School, Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School, Martin Saints Classical High School, and more. Learn more about what Norristown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Roosevelt Altern School.

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