BOSTROM ALTERNATIVE CENTER

Bostrom Alternative Center is a public high school that is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 213 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Bostrom Alternative Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Bostrom Alternative Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialized educational institution within the Phoenix Union High School District. It is designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The center focuses on academic recovery, credit advancement, and social-emotional development, offering personalized pathways to help students work toward their high school diploma and prepare for future post-secondary opportunities.

The school is structured to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population by utilizing smaller class sizes and a more individualized curriculum. By offering an alternative educational model, Bostrom emphasizes student engagement and accountability, fostering an environment where teachers can provide targeted support to address specific barriers to learning. Through its commitment to a non-traditional approach, the center plays a vital role in ensuring that all students within the district have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed and graduate.

For more information, contact Bostrom Alternative Center at (602) 764-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3535 N. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
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BOSTROM ALTERNATIVE CENTER is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 213 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
213
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 213 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BOSTROM ALTERNATIVE CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.2%
White
6.6%
Black or African American
5.6%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%

Female
30.5%
Male
69.5%

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.