C I T Y Program

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **CITY Program** (which stands for Career Instruction and Technical Youth), located at 435 E Chestnut in Gadsden, Alabama, is an alternative educational initiative designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. Operated under the Gadsden City School System, the program focuses on providing a structured path for students who are at risk of dropping out or who need specialized attention to successfully meet their academic requirements and earn their high school diplomas.

The program emphasizes a combination of credit recovery, vocational exposure, and personalized instruction. By keeping class sizes smaller and offering a more flexible approach to curriculum, the CITY Program aims to re-engage students, improve attendance, and foster the social and academic skills necessary for post-graduation success. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital bridge for students, helping them overcome obstacles and transition into the workforce or higher education with confidence.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)543-2489
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

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12th