STUDY ALTERNATIVE HIGH

2343 W. Olive Street
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802

alternative.spsk12.org

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Study Alternative High School, located on West Olive Street in Springfield, Missouri, serves as a non-traditional educational environment within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may not thrive in a conventional high school setting, offering a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. Its primary mission is to help students overcome academic or personal barriers, earn necessary credits, and progress toward graduation in an atmosphere that emphasizes individualized attention and student success.

Beyond standard academic coursework, the school focuses on creating a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. By providing smaller class sizes and a more intimate campus environment, Study Alternative allows faculty to build stronger relationships with students, helping them develop the self-discipline and goal-setting skills required to complete their high school diplomas. The program is an essential resource for those seeking a path to success that aligns with their unique needs and learning styles.

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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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-2700
Website:	http://alternative.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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* 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