Alternative Resource Center serves 2 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Resource Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Resource Center's student population of 2 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Resource Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
Black
100%
15%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Resource Center?
The graduation rate of Alternative Resource Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative Resource Center?
2 students attend Alternative Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alternative Resource Center students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Resource Center?
Alternative Resource Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative Resource Center offer ?
Alternative Resource Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Resource Center part of?
Alternative Resource Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Resource Center located?
Alternative Resource Center is located in the Broadway Gillham neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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