NOVA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Nova Alternative School, located on Mormon Bridge Road in Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Omaha Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a supportive and structured academic setting for students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach to instruction, the school aims to help students who have faced behavioral, attendance, or personal challenges get back on track toward graduation.

The curriculum at Nova focuses on meeting core graduation requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, resilience, and personal growth. The school emphasizes a close-knit community where staff can work closely with students to address specific learning needs and social-emotional barriers. Ultimately, Nova Alternative School functions as a vital bridge, providing students with the personalized attention and flexibility necessary to overcome obstacles and successfully transition into their post-secondary futures.

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Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

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:	No
District:	NOVA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Phone:	(402)991-8551
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th