D
Needs Improvement
38/100

C.F. Rowley Alternative School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 49 Madison Avenue, Chalmette, LA 70043
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 22% proficient · 5th percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
C
69% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%5/100reading 5th percentile, math 4th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%27/10069% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−42 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−41 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate69% (−10 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black35%25%reading -26 pts, math -28 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -39 pts, math -37 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 49 Madison Avenue
City Chalmette
ZIP Code 70043
District 2201410
NCES School ID 220141000816
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70043

Understanding the community around C.F. Rowley Alternative School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,655
Per Capita Income $28,480
Poverty Rate 22.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,800
Median Rent $1,047
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for C.F. Rowley Alternative School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 69.0%
Female 31.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 50.5%
White 27.2%
Hispanic/Latino 17.4%
Two or More Races 4.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend C.F. Rowley Alternative School?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does C.F. Rowley Alternative School serve?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does C.F. Rowley Alternative School receive per student?
C.F. Rowley Alternative School receives $14,353 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around C.F. Rowley Alternative School in 70043 ▼
Avg Home Value
$216,429
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,381
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
38.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026