MCLEAN EDUCATION CENTER (ALT)

McLean Education Center (Alt) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Vigo County School Corp school district, located in Terre Haute, IN with about 98 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, McLean Education Center (Alt) has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

The McLean Education Center, located on Lafayette Avenue in Terre Haute, Indiana, functions as the Vigo County School Corporation’s primary alternative education facility. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting, the center provides a personalized learning environment tailored to help individuals overcome academic or behavioral obstacles. Its mission is to offer a structured, supportive pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas while fostering the social and emotional growth necessary for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a smaller classroom structure, allowing for more individualized attention from certified teachers and support staff. By focusing on credit recovery and flexible programming, the McLean Education Center provides an essential lifeline for students who are at risk of dropping out or who need a non-traditional approach to complete their graduation requirements. Through this specialized environment, the center works to re-engage students in their education and prepare them for future career or collegiate opportunities.

For more information, contact McLean Education Center (Alt) at (812) 462-4330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.