COMPASS Alternative School

2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011

37 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

COMPASS Alternative School, located at 2010 Brentwood Drive in Anderson, Indiana, serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who require a non-traditional approach to learning. As an alternative school, it functions as a vital support system within the local district, providing a structured, smaller-setting classroom experience that caters to students who may have struggled in a conventional high school environment or who are seeking a different path toward graduation.

The school’s mission focuses on academic recovery, behavioral support, and credit attainment, allowing students to work at a pace that aligns with their personal needs. By offering a more personalized and flexible curriculum, COMPASS aims to re-engage students in their education, build their confidence, and provide the necessary tools—such as individualized instruction and mentorship—to ensure they meet state graduation requirements and successfully transition into their post-secondary goals.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMPASS Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	3
Black	16
Two or More	7

Black
16 (43.2 %)
White
11 (29.7 %)
Two or More
7 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (8.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anderson Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)641-6571
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 5