SCALE SCHOOL

SCALE School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 14 students offering grade levels from 6th 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, SCALE School has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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.

Based on the program’s mission and structure, here is a summary of the SCALE School in Greensboro:

The SCALE School (Student Center for Alternative Learning Experiences) serves as a specialized alternative education program within the Guilford County Schools district. It is designed to provide a supportive, non-traditional learning environment for students who may have struggled in or disengaged from a standard comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach to instruction, the program aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral hurdles, re-engage with their education, and progress toward high school graduation.

The program emphasizes a balance of academic rigor and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with Guilford County Schools, SCALE focuses on helping students recover credits and build the personal accountability necessary for long-term success. The school environment is intentionally structured to be flexible and responsive to the diverse needs of its student body, fostering an atmosphere where students can regain their academic momentum and develop the life skills required for post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact SCALE School at (336) 545-2031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.