FOREST PARK ACADEMY

Roanoke City Public Schools
2730 Melrose Avenue NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
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School Overview
Forest Park Academy, located in Roanoke, Virginia, operates as a specialized alternative education facility within the Roanoke City Public Schools district. The academy is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, get back on track with their credit requirements, and ultimately prepare for graduation or a successful transition back to their base high school.

The school emphasizes personal accountability and social-emotional growth alongside standard academic instruction. By utilizing a blend of credit recovery programs and individualized attention from faculty, Forest Park Academy strives to meet the unique needs of each learner. The institution functions as a vital component of the district's effort to ensure that all students, regardless of their path, have access to the resources and guidance necessary to achieve their educational goals and future career aspirations.
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Total Students
14.2
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: Not applicable
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone: (540)853-2923
Website: http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range: N - N
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.2
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

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