SOUTHSIDE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Southside Alternative High School is a public school that is part of the Office of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Monroe, LA with about 148 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Southside Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Southside Alternative High School, located on South Grand Street in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Monroe City School District. As an alternative institution, it is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning setting. The school focuses on providing a personalized approach to academics, aiming to re-engage students who have faced challenges in conventional classroom environments and to help them overcome obstacles that might otherwise hinder their progress toward graduation.

The primary goal of Southside Alternative is to foster both academic achievement and personal growth by utilizing smaller class sizes and targeted support systems. By offering a curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of its student body, the school emphasizes credit recovery, behavioral development, and the acquisition of the necessary skills to earn a high school diploma. Through its focused intervention and supportive faculty, Southside plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the Monroe community have a pathway to success and a viable future beyond high school.

For more information, contact Southside Alternative High School at (318) 651-4841 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.