Martyn Alternative School
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 831-0316
Fax: (504) 831-0247
District: Jefferson Parish School District
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public • Grades 7-12 • 45 students
Jefferson's Martyn Alternative School serves grades 7-12 in the Jefferson Parish School District.
Martyn Alternative School is a public school in the Jefferson Parish School District located in Jefferson, LA. The principal of Martyn Alternative School is Theresa Henderson. As of 2014, the students are 77.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 15.6% White, non-Hispanic; 2.2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.2% Hispanic; and 2.2% Multiracial. 93.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 77.8% | 43.5% | 44.5% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 15.6% | 28.3% | 46.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 20.5% | 4.8% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 93.3% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 9.5% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Orleans | LA | 4.6 mi | |
| 2 | Ridgecrest Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Marrero | LA | 8.1 mi | |
| 3 | Belair | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Slidell | LA | 32.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shore | New Orleans | LA | 10.2 mi | |
| 2 | North Shore | Eden Isle | LA | 26.7 mi | |
| 3 | Mandeville | Mandeville | LA | 27.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard New Orleans | 5.7 mi. |
| Marine Forces Reserve New Orleans | 7.6 mi. |
| New Orleans Naval Station | 12.3 mi. |
| Stennis Space Center | 43.3 mi. |
