CENTER ALTERNATIVE

center.k12.mo.us

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Center Alternative School, located on Paseo in Kansas City, Missouri, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Center School District. The school is designed to provide a more flexible and supportive academic setting for students who may struggle with the traditional classroom experience or require personalized interventions to stay on track for graduation. By offering a smaller, more focused atmosphere, the program aims to address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body while maintaining a commitment to high standards of learning.

The school emphasizes a structured yet adaptable approach to education, fostering close relationships between students and faculty to ensure individual progress. Through its integration with the broader Center School District, the alternative program provides students with access to essential curriculum and resources, helping them overcome barriers to success. Ultimately, Center Alternative functions as a bridge for students, providing the specialized instruction and guidance necessary to build confidence, regain academic momentum, and successfully earn their diplomas.

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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:	Yes
District:	CENTER 58
Phone:	(816)349-3662
Website:	http://center.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th