Griswold Alternative School

18 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Griswold Alternative School, located on Glasgo Road in Griswold, Connecticut, serves as a specialized component of the Griswold Public Schools district. It is designed to provide an educational environment for students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students who may struggle in a conventional classroom structure, helping them stay on track toward graduation and long-term success.

The program emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes personalized instruction and flexible learning pathways. By fostering a closer relationship between educators and students, the school works to remove barriers to education, promote positive behavioral growth, and ensure that every student has the tools necessary to earn their diploma. Through its integration with the broader Griswold Public Schools system, the alternative school remains dedicated to the district’s mission of preparing students to be productive and responsible members of the community.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griswold Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	5
Two or More	3

White
10 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (27.8 %)
Two or More
3 (16.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Griswold School District
Phone:	(860)376-9129
Website:	http://griswoldpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 7

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 2