Elkhart Central High School was a public secondary school in Elkhart, Indiana. It was a part of Elkhart Community Schools.
Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Elkhart Alternative Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elkhart Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elkhart Alternative Education's student population of 205 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 186% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Elkhart Alternative Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhart Alternative Education is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1728 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
29%
13%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mr. B
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhart Alternative Education's ranking?
Elkhart Alternative Education is ranked #1728 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Elkhart Alternative Education?
205 students attend Elkhart Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Elkhart Alternative Education students are White, 29% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkhart Alternative Education?
Elkhart Alternative Education has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elkhart Alternative Education offer ?
Elkhart Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhart Alternative Education part of?
Elkhart Alternative Education is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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