Westbank Alternative School
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 159 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2590 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
- Principal or Admin: Preston J Gassery
- Fax: (504) 371-8378
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 159
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 17.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 95 (59.7%)
- Females: 64 (40.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 7 (4.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 135 (84.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 142 (89.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Black | 146 | 91.8% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.3% |
| White | 10 | 6.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 32 | 20.1% |
| 7th Grade | 56 | 35.2% |
| 8th Grade | 71 | 44.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 71%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 22 Years
- Average Salary: $49,245
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,245 | 100% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3
3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Westbank Alternative School
- Reviewed by Student on September 29, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - how many six gade students
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 02, 2008
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - westbank stinks you cant do anything there
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