Coolidge Alternative Program

About Coolidge Alternative Program

The Coolidge Alternative Program (CAP) is a unique educational program designed to help underserved students in the Washington, D.C. area. The program provides an alternative path to graduation for those students who may not be able to succeed in a traditional school setting. CAP focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for students to succeed in college and in the workforce. Through a combination of academic and career-readiness courses, students are able to develop the skills needed to achieve their goals.
CAP students have access to a variety of services and resources, such as tutoring, mentoring, and career counseling. The program also provides job shadowing and internships opportunities to help students gain experience in the workforce. Additionally, CAP offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills.
The Coolidge Alternative Program is a great option for students who may not be able to succeed in a traditional school setting. It provides an opportunity for students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and in the workforce.

Address:	450 N Arizona Blvd Coolidge, AZ 85128
Phone:	(520) 723-2115
Site:	–
Grades:	Alternative school
Enrollment:	114 students

Overview Coolidge Alternative Program

Coolidge Alternative Program serves 114 students in grades 6-12.
Coolidge Alternative Program placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Coolidge Alternative Program

Coolidge Alternative Program is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Coolidge Alternative Program is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.