C.F. Rowley Alternative School
103 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
C.F. Rowley Alternative School, located at 49 Madison Avenue in Chalmette, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational facility within the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. Designed to support students who may benefit from a setting outside of the traditional comprehensive high school environment, the institution focuses on providing an alternative pathway to academic success. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the school aims to help students overcome personal or academic hurdles, keep them on track for graduation, and prepare them for future career or educational goals.
Beyond its academic curriculum, C.F. Rowley emphasizes the development of student responsibility, behavioral growth, and personal accountability. The school works closely with families and district staff to foster a structured, supportive atmosphere that encourages students to improve their attendance and engagement. By focusing on both core instruction and social-emotional development, the program serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students who face unique challenges have the necessary tools and guidance to earn their diplomas and thrive after high school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, C.F. Rowley emphasizes the development of student responsibility, behavioral growth, and personal accountability. The school works closely with families and district staff to foster a structured, supportive atmosphere that encourages students to improve their attendance and engagement. By focusing on both core instruction and social-emotional development, the program serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students who face unique challenges have the necessary tools and guidance to earn their diplomas and thrive after high school.
103
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 59 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black59 (57.3%)
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White28 (27.2%)
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Hispanic11 (10.7%)
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Two or More3 (2.9%)
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American Indian2 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | St. Bernard Parish |
| Phone: | (504)301-4001 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 103 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 79 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
14
Grade 8
17
Grade 9
18
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 4 |
| Grade 7 | 14 |
| Grade 8 | 17 |
| Grade 9 | 18 |
| Grade 10 | 13 |
| Grade 11 | 13 |
| Grade 12 | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 31 | 30.1% |
| Male | 72 | 69.9% |
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