Downtown Alternative High School

Tucson Unified District (4403)
39 N 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85701
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Downtown Alternative High School, located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, recover credits, and successfully work toward high school graduation.

The school emphasizes a non-traditional educational experience, fostering a close-knit community where students can build strong relationships with faculty and staff. Its downtown location provides students with unique access to urban resources and a distinct atmosphere that departs from the standard campus model. For students seeking an alternative path to academic achievement, Downtown Alternative High School serves as a vital resource for staying on track, developing essential life skills, and preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
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School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone: (520)225-6060
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M