DENISON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Denison Alternative High School is a public high school that is part of the Denison Comm School District school district, located in Denison, IA with about 32 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

Denison Alternative High School, located on Highway 30 East in Denison, Iowa, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a flexible and focused curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers, ensuring they stay on the path toward earning their high school diploma. The program is tailored to provide a more intimate, supportive setting compared to a conventional high school, allowing for increased attention to individual student needs and credit recovery.

The school is an integral part of the Denison Community School District’s commitment to educational equity and student success. Through its targeted programming, Denison Alternative High School fosters an inclusive environment that emphasizes character development, personalized goal setting, and practical skill-building. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the emotional well-being of its students, the school empowers young people to reach their full potential and prepare for future career or collegiate opportunities.

For more information, contact Denison Alternative High School at (712) 265-2349 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Hwy 30 East
Denison, IA 51442
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DENISON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Denison, IA with about 32 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
32
Teachers:
1
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:
Supplemental 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 32 students

White
62.5%
Hispanic/Latino
18.8%
Black or African American
9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%

Female
25.0%
Male
75.0%

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.