Central Prep Academy

www.marionschools.org

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Central Prep Academy, located in Jasper, Tennessee, operates under the jurisdiction of the Marion County School District. As a specialized educational facility, it serves as an alternative learning environment designed to meet the needs of students who require a different approach than what is offered in a traditional classroom setting. The academy focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and individualized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation.

By utilizing the resources of the Marion County school system, Central Prep Academy aims to reduce dropout rates and support students facing various academic or personal challenges. The school emphasizes smaller class sizes and personalized attention, allowing educators to address specific student barriers while maintaining rigorous educational standards. Those interested in enrollment policies, specific programming, or school news can find additional information through the official Marion County Schools website.

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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:	Marion County
Phone:	(423)805-9861
Website:	http://www.marionschools.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
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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

10th

11th

12th