BLACKBURN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Blackburn Alternative Program, located at 2606 Hamilton Street in Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Omaha Public Schools district. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the program focuses on providing a structured, supportive, and personalized academic experience. Its primary mission is to re-engage students by offering smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a curriculum tailored to help them overcome personal, social, or academic barriers to graduation.

Beyond core academics, the Blackburn Alternative Program emphasizes holistic student development, incorporating behavioral support, social-emotional learning, and transition planning. By fostering a more intimate school climate, the staff works closely with students to rebuild academic confidence and develop the necessary life skills to succeed. The program acts as a vital resource for the Omaha community, providing an essential pathway for students to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities in an environment that prioritizes their unique needs and long-term goals.

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Total Students

29.0

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2820
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at BLACKBURN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)