At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
0
Cope Alternative School: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
0:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 21
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Cope Alternative School
Cope Alternative School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Murphysboro. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.4%) and White (33.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cope Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White33.3%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black52.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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
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 Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Five County Regional Alternative
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Project SOAR Alternative Optional Ed Program
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Five County Regional Vocational Center
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Jackson/Perry Project SOAR MS TAOEP
Middle · Grades 06–10
0 reported students
Public schools near Cope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson/Perry Project SOAR MS TAOEP Middle · Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE | 06–10 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tri-County Center Other · Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement | Not reported | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Five County Regional Alternative High · Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Murphysboro Middle School Middle · Murphysboro CUSD 186 | 06–08 | 422 | 0.6 mi |
| Murphysboro High School High · Murphysboro CUSD 186 | 09–12 | 565 | 1.8 mi |
| Carbondale Comm H S High · Carbondale CHSD 165 | 09–12 | 1,023 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cope Alternative School
What grades does Cope Alternative School serve?
Cope Alternative School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE.
How many students attend Cope Alternative School?
Cope Alternative School reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 21 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cope Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cope Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cope Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Cope Alternative School in?
Cope Alternative School is part of Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE, based in Murphysboro, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cope Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson/Perry Project SOAR MS TAOEP (under 0.1 mi), Tri-County Center (under 0.1 mi), Five County Regional Alternative (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.