Alternative Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: 25-29%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Motto
Empowering students to utilize appropriate social and academic skills to be successful in any environment.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(22-23)n/a
n/a
Asian
(22-23)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(22-23)n/a
22%
Black
(22-23)100%
33%
White
(22-23)n/a
33%
Hawaiian
(22-23)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(22-23)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)25-29%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alternative Programs often compared to?
Alternative Programsis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Einstein High School, Wheaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Programs?
The graduation rate of Alternative Programs is 25-29%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alternative Programs?
1 students attend Alternative Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alternative Programs students are Black.
What grades does Alternative Programs offer ?
Alternative Programs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alternative Programs part of?
Alternative Programs is part of Montgomery County School District.
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