ATLANTIC COUNTY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Atlantic County Alternative High School is a public high school that is part of the Atlantic County Vocational School District school district, located in Mays Landing, NJ with about 56 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Atlantic County Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
Atlantic County Alternative High School, located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational institution designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. By offering a smaller, more personalized setting, the school provides an alternative pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas while receiving targeted academic and emotional support. Its curriculum is focused on meeting state standards while addressing the unique learning styles and personal circumstances of its diverse student body.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes personal development, character building, and career readiness. The faculty and staff prioritize a supportive culture that focuses on student retention, credit recovery, and the development of essential life skills. By fostering a close-knit community, Atlantic County Alternative High School aims to re-engage students in their education, helping them overcome individual obstacles and transition successfully into post-secondary life, whether that includes higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.
For more information, contact Atlantic County Alternative High School at (609) 625-2249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
ATLANTIC COUNTY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Mays Landing, NJ with about 56 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 56
- Teachers:
- 7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 56 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.4%
- Black or African American
- 41.1%
- White
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.