Jackson Community School

www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/hub/Pages/default.aspx

75 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Jackson County School of Alternatives, located in Sylva, North Carolina, functions as an essential component of the Jackson County Public Schools system. Designed to provide a tailored educational environment, the school serves students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting that differs from the conventional comprehensive high school experience. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instructional strategies, the school aims to re-engage students and help them overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

The program emphasizes flexibility and student-centered learning to foster both academic success and social-emotional growth. As part of the broader district mission, the School of Alternatives works to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional school setting, entering the workforce, or pursuing higher education. Through its dedicated faculty and targeted resources, the school acts as a supportive hub for students seeking a different pathway to achieving their diploma.

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	12

White
46 (61.3 %)
American Indian
12 (16.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (13.3 %)
Two or More
7 (9.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson County Public Schools
Phone:	(828)586-4328
Website:	http://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/hub/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 12