At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
Parker Alternative School: 37 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 42
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Parker Alternative School
Parker Alternative School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Parker. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Parker Unified School District (4510). NCES reports 37 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (59.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Parker Alternative School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.8%
- Hispanic27%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native59.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Parker Unified School District (4510)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parker High School
High · Grades 09–12
478 reported students
Le Pera Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
191 reported students
Wallace Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
299 reported students
Wallace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
323 reported students
Blake Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
379 reported students
Public schools near Parker Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Primary School Elementary · Parker Unified School District (4510) | PK–02 | 379 | 0.3 mi |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Parker High School High · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 09–12 | 478 | 0.5 mi |
| WAVE - Parker High School High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | 09–12 | 1 | 0.5 mi |
| Wallace Elementary School Elementary · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 03–05 | 323 | 0.5 mi |
| Monument Peak High High · Needles Unified | 09–12 | — | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parker Alternative School
What grades does Parker Alternative School serve?
Parker Alternative School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Parker Unified School District (4510).
How many students attend Parker Alternative School?
Parker Alternative School reported 37 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 42 students.
Is Parker Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parker Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parker Unified School District (4510) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Parker Alternative School in?
Parker Alternative School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510), based in Parker, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parker Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blake Primary School (0.3 mi), WAVE-Arizona Western College (0.3 mi), Parker High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.