Marion County Alternative School

www.mcbe.net

15 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion County Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
11 (73.3 %)
Black
2 (13.3 %)
Two or More
1 (6.7 %)
American Indian
1 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Marion County
Phone:	(205)952-9083
Website:	http://www.mcbe.net
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 1