MARION COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Marion County Alternative School is a public high school that is part of the Marion County school district, located in Hamilton, AL with about 3 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Marion County Alternative School has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Marion County Alternative School, located at 188 Winchester Drive in Hamilton, Alabama, operates under the jurisdiction of the Marion County Board of Education. Designed as an educational setting for students who require a non-traditional approach to their schooling, the facility focuses on providing a structured environment for those who may have struggled in the conventional classroom setting. The school emphasizes individualized instruction and behavioral support, aiming to keep students on track for graduation while addressing their unique academic and social-emotional needs.
By serving as a bridge for students within the Marion County district, the institution provides an essential alternative to help learners overcome obstacles and maintain educational progress. The school operates in alignment with the broader goals of the Marion County School System, which prioritizes student success and community support. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding enrollment policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details, the official school district website at [mcbe.net](http://www.mcbe.net) serves as the primary resource.
For more information, contact Marion County Alternative School at (205) 952-9083 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hamilton, AL 35570-6626
(205) 952-9083
http://www.mcbe.net
MARION COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL is a public school in Hamilton, AL with about 3 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marion County
- Total Students:
- 3
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 3 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARION COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 100% of the student body.
- White
- 100.0%
- Female
- 33.3%
- Male
- 66.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.