Chariho Alternative Learning A

Chariho Alternative Learning A is a public alternative school in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 72 students. It is part of the Chariho School District, which is ranked 21 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Chariho Alternative Learning A has shown significant variability in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 53.8% to 94.2% over the past few years, these rates are notably lower than the overall Chariho District's graduation rate of around 83-86%. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the Chariho District and the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 13% of Chariho Alternative Learning A students were proficient or better in NGSA/Science, compared to 55.7% for the Chariho District.

Chariho Alternative Learning A has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 59.38% over the past few years, indicating that the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population. However, the school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 7.2 over the past few years, suggesting that it may be able to provide a more personalized learning environment for its students.