CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION is a Title I public school that is part of the Pearl River County School District school district, located in Carriere, MS. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, located in Carriere, Mississippi, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Pearl River County School District. Designed to support students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes behavioral improvement, credit recovery, and academic persistence. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the center aims to address the unique learning needs and social-emotional challenges of its student body, helping them stay on track toward graduation.

The program typically serves students who have been referred due to disciplinary issues, chronic absenteeism, or a need for a non-traditional approach to learning. The curriculum is tailored to ensure that students remain aligned with state academic standards while providing the targeted intervention necessary to foster personal growth. Ultimately, the CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION acts as a vital resource for the district, striving to re-engage students and provide them with the tools and encouragement required to succeed both academically and in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION at (601) 798-6852 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
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School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
Not Reported
Teachers:
1.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Grade levels not specified by this school

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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