District 7 Alternative School

6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025

www.ecusd7.org/alt

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The District 7 Alternative School, located at 6148 Center Grove Rd in Edwardsville, IL, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the school provides an alternative pathway to academic success. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the institution focuses on helping students overcome behavioral or academic challenges while remaining aligned with the district's broader educational standards and goals.

The program emphasizes both credit recovery and individualized attention to ensure that students can remain on track for graduation. The faculty typically works closely with students to address their specific social, emotional, and academic needs, fostering a structured environment that encourages accountability and growth. Ultimately, the school acts as a vital resource for the district, providing a bridge for students to earn their diplomas and gain the skills necessary for their post-secondary futures.

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Total Students

7.6

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

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:	Edwardsville CUSD 7
Phone:	(618)692-7466
Website:	http://www.ecusd7.org/alt
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

9th

10th

11th

12th