Holyoke Alternative School serves 24 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holyoke Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Holyoke Alternative School's student population of 24 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Holyoke Alternative School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Holyoke Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Holyoke Alternative School?
24 students attend Holyoke Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Holyoke Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 29% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holyoke Alternative School?
Holyoke Alternative School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holyoke Alternative School offer ?
Holyoke Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holyoke Alternative School part of?
Holyoke Alternative School is part of Holyoke School District No. Re-1j.
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