Overview
Bostrom Alternative Center is a public high serving grades 9–12 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 313 students. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPhoenix Union High School District (4286)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85017
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040633001382
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment313
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)